Join the Fun and Holiday Celebrations in a Texas State Park near you

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December: Group Gatherings

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Family Gathering at a Texas State Park

Bringing your family gathering outside this holiday season is easier than ever. That’s because 70 state parks throughout Texas offer group facilities, from dining and recreation halls to group bunkhouses and open-air pavilions. Or, if you were thinking of a smaller get-together, try a cabin or screened shelter. So why not try something different this year by gathering family and friends for some outdoor holiday fun? To reserve cabins or group facilities, call (512) 389-8900.

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Find a holiday event in a state park near you

Check out this video to see how some visitors enjoy the holidays at Texas State Parks. Then visit our Calendar of Events to find a holiday event at a state park near you!  For a printable PDF of “Christmas in the Parks” brochure, which lists all holiday events in State Parks, go here.

Austin Area: These state parks typically have Holiday events — check the calendar for descriptions and times: Lockhart SP, Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site, Lyndon B. Johnson SP, Longhorn Cavern SP, and McKinney Falls SP. Watch a Bastrop State Park holiday video.       

DFW Area: These state parks typically have Holiday events — check the calendar for descriptions and times: Cedar Hill SP, Dinosaur Valley SP, Fort Richardson SP, Lake Tawakoni SP, Purtis Creek SP, and Fairfield Lake SP.

Houston Area: These state parks typically have Holiday events — check the calendar for descriptions and times: Fanthrop Inn State Historic Site, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Sheldon Lake SP, Battleship Texas State Historic Site, and Brazos Bend SP. Enjoy these holiday videos: Sheldon Lake, Battleship Texas.

San Antonio Area: These state parks typically have Holiday events — check the calendar for descriptions and times: Government Canyon State Natural Area, Goliad SP and Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site.  

East Texas Area: These state parks typically have Holiday events — check the calendar for descriptions and times: Atlanta SP, Lake Bob Sandlin SP, Tyler SP, Martin Creek Lake SP and Cooper Lake SP.

South Texas Area: These state parks typically have Holiday events — check the calendar for descriptions and times: Estero Llano Grande SP and Resaca de la Palma.

West Texas Area: These state parks typically have Holiday events — check the calendar for descriptions and times: Fort Leaton SP, Big Bend Ranch SP and Barton Warnock SP. Watch a Fort Leaton holiday video

For more Holidays in the parks information, click here

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Welcome 2014 with a “First Day Hike”

You may have heard about a growing nationwide tradition: First Day Hikes. On New Year’s Day, Texas State Parks are featuring trails and ranger-led hikes that offer beautiful scenery, wildlife watching, tranquility, and a sense of adventure. Find a First Day Hike near you and get your family off to a healthy, fun start in the New Year. 

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Listen to holiday episodes from "Passport to Texas" radio program

Turn up your speakers and listen to this informative and fun radio program:

  1. State Parks: Christmas in the Parks
  2. Christmas in Texas: Christmas Trees
  3. Holiday Trail of Lights in La Grange
  4. An Early German Christmas

Find a radio station in your area that broadcasts Texas Parks and Wildlife' Radio show “Passport to Texas.” Or just browse through the archives at this website.  

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What to Bring

  • Food and cookware
  • Appropriate clothing
  • Camera

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More Outdoor Fun for Kids

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What Experts Say about the Benefits of Nature Play
Pack out what you pack in: Leave No Trace!  

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Texas Children in Nature
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