Cleburne State Park

Nature

Sunset over the lakeA wide variety of trees cover white rocky hills in the park. You’ll see juniper (cedar), oak, elm, mesquite, redbud, cottonwood, sycamore, ash and sumac trees.

In early spring, bluebonnets carpet the open fields. Many other varieties of wildflowers grow throughout the park.

Wildlife observation and photography

Cottontail rabbit hiding in grassKeep an eye (and ear) out for white-tailed deer, turkeys, ducks, armadillos, squirrels, skunks, bobcats, cottontail rabbits, raccoons, opossums, coyotes and many species of birds.

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Popular fish include crappie, bass, catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish.