Holidays in the Parks
Celebrate the chill in the air, the smell of a campfire and quality time with friends and family. Let Texas State Parks add something special to your winter holidays. Join us for an event, or choose from these unique gifts.
Events
Holiday Calendar
Try your hand at a craft project, go on a holiday scavenger hunt, decorate a campsite, or sip some hot cocoa on a hike. The list goes on! See all events on the holiday calendar, download the Christmas in the Parks brochure, or pick up a printed copy of the brochure at your nearest state park or Texas Travel Information Center.
Holidays are popular times to visit parks. We highly recommend reserving day passes in advance to guarantee entry, especially for special events. Reserve day passes online or over the phone by calling (512) 389-8900.
Holiday Gifts
Ornaments
The 2023 Texas State Park Ornament features Texas with a distinct laser-cut dot for everyone of Texas’s 89 state parks. Get yours starting Nov. 20 for $19.95 (plus tax).
The ornament will be available exclusively for purchase online. Learn more about the new ornament here, or see designs from past years.
State Park Merchandise
New this year! Enjoy the Texas State Park Store experience from the comfort of home! Shop for a variety of exclusive, state park branded merchandise. These products make great gifts for the state park lover in your life.
Gift Cards
Redeem these gift cards for park passes, entry and overnight fees, in-store purchases and more. Gift cards can be purchased online, by calling the Customer Service Center at (512) 389-8900, or at most state parks.
Shipping and handling fees apply to online and call center orders. Gift cards must be sent to the address on the purchasing customer's profile but are fully transferable.
Magazine
Give a full year of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine — 10 print issues + over 800 articles on our mobile app. Order now and your gift will also include a bonus 11th issue celebrating 100 years of Texas State Parks (available while supplies last).