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These San Antonio-area state parks will offer free entry on November 3
Calling all outdoorsy San Antonians: Keep an eye the forecast for Sunday, November 3, because you won't want to miss out on free admission to all Texas state parks in celebration of Texas State Parks Day.
The free admission day is a new tradition marking the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) centennial, which it celebrated in 2023. In a press release, Texas State Parks director Rodney Franklin said he hopes the event encourages Texans of all ages to explore and enjoy Texas' natural beauty.
"Any day in a Texas State Park is a good day," said Franklin. "[All Texans] are invited to visit a park that is new to you, take a friend and try a new adventure."
Government Canyon State Natural Area is the closest park for residents in the San Antonio area. The park has about 40 miles of trails for hiking and biking, plus campsites, dinosaur tracks, and more. Visitors are also welcome to take the Joe Johnston Route to the 1800s-era Zizelmann House.
Enjoy the undisturbed Texas Hill Country at the park.https://tpwd.texas.gov/
TPWD lauds Government Canyon as the best place to "recharge in the wild" because it spreads across 12,000 acres of peaceful, natural land.
- Blanco State Park
- Lockhart State Park
- Palmetto State Park, Gonzales
- Honey Creek State Natural Area, Spring Branch
- Guadalupe River State Park, Spring Branch
- Hill Country State Natural Area, Bandera
- Old Tunnel State Park, Fredericksburg
- Enchanted Rock Natural State Area, Fredericksburg
- Lost Maples State Natural Area, Vanderpool