Resaca de la Palma State Park
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See what wildlife you can spot from one of our decks overlooking the resaca. -
Explore the park on foot, bike or tram! -
Bring the whole family out to look for birds along the Texas border. -
Away from the resacas, you'll find a different habitat: woodland and savannah. -
Butterflies and moths are plentiful here. -
Bring your camera or art supplies to capture images of flowers, grasses and trees.
Rio Grande Treasure
The Rio Grande etched the land in South Texas, and the result here is a semi-tropical paradise. Resaca de la Palma provides a peaceful refuge for both wildlife and people.
Things to Do
Explore over eight miles of trails, watch for wildlife from one of four decks overlooking the resaca, take a tram tour, or attend a ranger program. Reserve one of our group sites for your next gathering.
What you can’t do here is drive your car! We do not allow private vehicles in the park. Instead, access the park and its trails by tram, on foot or on bike. Park your car at the visitor center.
Park store
Our park store offers shopping and rentals.
Choose a field guide or book, t-shirt, hat or other gift items. We also have cold drinks, snacks and ice cream.
Rent one of the following items to use in the park:
- Bicycles (must be returned by 3 p.m.):
- Regular and children’s bikes (no training wheels): $5 per day
- Adult tricycles and children’s carrier with bike: $8 per day
- Binoculars: $3 per day
Get Involved
Volunteers help with programs, outreach, office duties and maintenance. If your group wants to volunteer or you need volunteer hours, call ((956) 350-2920) or visit our headquarters.
Support state parks by donating to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
Ranger Programs
We offer programs on the nature and history of this area. Visit our Events page for upcoming programs.
Custom nature programs for your group are available on request. Call (956) 350-2920 for information.
Kids
Become a Junior Ranger!
- Borrow an Explorer Pack, with tools for exploring nature.
- Complete activities in our Activity Journal to earn a badge.
Teachers
We offer year-round field trips! Call us for information.
Area Attractions
Resaca de la Palma is in Brownsville, about a 40-minute drive from South Padre Island and Brownsville’s historic downtown. There you’ll find many restaurants, museums, bicycle trails and the Gladys Porter Zoo.
Cross off a couple of our nearby sister state parks when you visit:
- Estero Llano Grande in Weslaco
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley in Mission
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