Couple viewing sunset

Activities in Parks

Discover new ways to explore the outdoors! State parks offer hiking, stargazing, swimming, fishing, boating and paddling, camping and much more.

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Mother and daughter view map

Accessibility

Many parks have at least some accessible facilities, including restrooms, campsites, trails and visitor centers. We are committed to making our facilities and our information available to as many Texans as possible.
Family swimming at Inks Lakes

Be Safe on the Water!

Summer in Texas means fun in and on the water. We want everyone to come home safely from summer adventures. Whether swimming or boating, always: wear a life jacket, watch children closely, know how to swim and avoid alcohol.
Gand Staircase Lake Brownwood State Park

Lakeside Trail

History and nature reside hand in hand along the ¾-mile, one-way Lakeside Trail at Lake Brownwood State Park. You'll see historic features built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, including the Grand Staircase down to the lake. Watch for wildlife among the trees and on the water as you walk!
A view of Caddo Lake

Otherworldly Paddle

TPW Magazine

When you launch your canoe at Caddo Lake State Park, you enter a place of ethereal beauty. As your paddle dips into the water, you're propelled through a maze of slow-moving bayous, wetlands and backwaters. Explore a series of paddling trails, or just paddle around at will.