How to Plan Your Park Getaway

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department sent this bulletin at 02/22/2018 03:00 PM CST
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How to Plan Your Park Getaway

How to plan your park getaway video

Soon the weather will be warming up, the wildflowers will be blooming and the birds will be singing. So now is the perfect time to begin planning your next state park getaway. Make it easy with our app, the Texas State Parks Official Guide.

The app lets you search for parks by activities or types of facilities. Look at photos and videos of each park.Then you can view a map to find a park near you and get driving directions. Watch this video to see the how it works.

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1. Find your perfect park

  • Search for parks by activities like hiking or swimming
  • Find parks with cabins, lodges, shelters, RV sites, or tent camping sites
  • Search for amenities like boat ramps or dump stations
  • Use the in-app map to locate parks near you
 search for your perfect park
Learn more about the park

2. Discover more

  • Learn about events and activities offered at the park
  • See photos, videos and virtual tours
  • View detailed facility maps for each park
  • Download trail maps for hiking, biking and equestrian
  • Create a list of your favorite parks

3. Getaway!

  • Use in-app dialing to make reservations or call a park
  • Get driving directions from your current location
  • Get up-to-date park advisories such as burn bans
 Make your getaway

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The Texas State Parks Official Guide is just one of the programs made possible by supporters of Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, our Nonprofit Partner.