From the intersection of Loop 1604 and Culebra Road (also known as FM 471 - back road to Castroville), travel west 3.5 miles to Galm Road. Turn north (right) on Galm and travel 1.6 miles; gate with signs on the left.
The Park HQ is located at:
Latitude (degrees, minutes, seconds) N: 29° 33' 08.31"
Longitude (degrees, minutes, seconds) W: 98° 44' 38.25"
Current conditions can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park.
Latitude: 29.549316
Longitude: -98.764715
(210) 688-9055
Reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900
Open Friday through Monday; Closed Tuesday through Thursday
Gate is open from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
On major holidays and Spring Break, Government Canyon will open for additional dates for day use visitation. Visit our Events page for specific holiday openings.
The Protected Habitat Area trails are open annually September through February. All other trails are open all year. All pets and domesticated animals are restricted to the front country trails. Trails may be closed due to poor conditions or weather.
Closures due to max. capacity
We experience a high volume of visitors on most good-weather weekends and holidays. Closures due to capacity limits are common on these days. Check our Twitter feed, Facebook page, or call us, for the most current information about capacity closures and trail reports.
