Star Party

Let your imagination blast off with captivating constellation stories and stargazing through a telescope!

Discover the wonders of the cosmos as volunteer astronomer, Chris Emory, shares captivating stories behind the constellations, bringing the night sky to life with rich tales of mythology and discovery. After the stories, enjoy stargazing through a telescope for a closer look at distant stars, planets, and other celestial wonders.

Meet: 8:30 pm @ the Day Use Area

Bring: Dress for the weather, a chair or blanket, and red lights only, please!

Cost: Free with park admission. Park admission is free with a Texas Parks Pass. Please use the self-pay station outside of Park HQ if you are arriving after office hours.

After Hour Passes: You can reserve your pass online here. If you do not reserve your day pass ahead of time online, you will need to come with exact change or your Texas State Parks Pass to fill out a self-pay envelope at the Front Office. 

Note: This Star Party is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions and cloud cover. Please call our office at (254) 435-2536 during operating hours (8:00 am - 4:45 pm) to check on the program's status.