Key Takeaways:

Texas has 76 State Parks, 10 National Wildlife Refuges, 4 National Forests, and 1 State Forest.
The Texas State Park system encompasses over 580,000 acres of land.
Over 8 million visitors come to a Texas park each year.

Map Of Texas State Parks

The map below shows the location of every state park in Texas:

Texas State Park Pass

The Texas State Park Pass is a one‑year pass that waives day‑use entrance fees at 80+ Texas state parks for the passholder and everyone in the same non‑commercial vehicle, plus it delivers discounts on camping, rentals, and park store purchases.

Quick highlights

Unlimited day‑use entry for the passholder + same‑vehicle guests (passholder present with ID).
10% off most park store retail and equipment rentals.
50% off the second night on eligible stays when booking 2+ consecutive nights in the same campsite or regular screen shelter.
Optional secondary household pass for a second vehicle (issued in person).
Valid 12 months from purchase date.

Where to buy

Purchase online via the official Texas State Parks reservations system, at any state park headquarters, or by phone through the official reservations line. Secondary household passes are issued in person at a park.

What the pass covers

Day‑use entry waived for the passholder and guests in the same vehicle when the passholder is present with ID.
Non‑vehicle entry: If entering by foot, bike, or motorcycle, the passholder can bring a group entering the same way (capacity rules apply).
Discounts: 10% off eligible retail and rentals in park stores; 50% off the second night on 2+ night stays in the same site or regular screen shelter (blackout dates may apply).

What it doesn’t cover

Camping, cabins, and activity fees (the pass waives day‑use entrance fees only).
Some partner‑operated stores and third‑party concessions may not honor retail discounts.
Benefits are non‑transferable and tied to the passholder; misuse may lead to revocation.

Pricing and add‑ons

Pass price shown during checkout on the official system; verify current pricing at purchase.
Secondary household pass available for an additional fee, issued at parks; ideal if two vehicles often arrive separately.
For gifts, use a gift card/certificate; passes are issued to an individual and require ID.

How to get the most value

Reserve busy days: Popular parks can hit capacity—make a free day‑use reservation in advance via the reservation site.
Stack camping savings: Book at least two consecutive nights in the same site or regular screen shelter to unlock the 50% off second night.
Show your pass: Present it at park stores and rental counters to capture automatic 10% savings.
Visit multiple parks: Regular day trips let the pass pay for itself, especially for families.
Bring ID: The pass is for the named cardholder; carrying the card and ID speeds up entry.

Who benefits most

Frequent day‑trippers and families visiting multiple parks each year
Road‑trippers exploring parks across Texas
Households that sometimes use two vehicles (with a secondary pass)
Campers planning multi‑night stays who can use the second‑night discount

Pro tips before visiting

Reserve day‑use entry for weekends/holidays on the official system to guarantee admission once parks approach capacity.
Check current park alerts on each park’s page via the Texas State Parks site (closures, burn bans, swim conditions).
Arrive early for popular trailheads; parking fills quickly.
Set a renewal reminder before the 12‑month term ends.

Special discount programs

Separate from the State Park Pass, Texas Parklands Passports offer reduced or waived fees for qualifying seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, and Gold Star families (eligibility rules apply).

For federal lands like national parks, use the America the Beautiful Pass; it doesn’t replace the Texas State Park Pass for state parks.

Ready to make the most of Texas parks?

Buy the Texas State Park Pass, then lock in day‑use reservations for busy weekends and plan 2‑night stays to maximize savings.

Texas State Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) manages Texas’s state parks, wildlife, and fisheries to conserve natural and cultural resources while expanding outdoor recreation like hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing for current and future generations. From the Pineywoods to the Gulf Coast and the desert mountains, the system offers diverse park experiences, habitat restoration projects, and education programs guided by science-based conservation.

TPWD oversees a statewide network of state parks and wildlife management areas, enforces hunting, fishing, and boating safety regulations through Game Wardens, and runs hatcheries and research that sustain healthy fish and wildlife populations. Visitors can enjoy trails, paddling, birding, and license-free fishing from shore in many state parks, while conservation initiatives protect habitats for iconic species such as whooping cranes, pronghorn, and coastal fisheries.

Buy licenses and permits: https://tpwd.texas.gov/faq/learning/huntfish/license/
Boating and water safety: https://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/boat/

List of Texas State Parks

Here is a complete list of all the state parks in Texas along with the address for each park. Click through to find out more about each park.

State Parks By State

Click on the links below to go to the main state park page for each individual state in the United States.

State of Alabama Parks
State of Alaska Parks
State of Arizona Parks
State of Arkansas Parks
State of California Parks
State of Colorado Parks
State of Connecticut Parks
State of Delaware Parks
State of Florida Parks
State of Georgia Parks
State of Hawaii Parks
State of Idaho Parks
State of Illinois Parks
State of Indiana Parks
State of Iowa Parks
State of Kansas Parks
State of Kentucky Parks
State of Louisiana Parks
State of Maine Parks
State of Maryland Parks
State of Massachusetts Parks
State of Michigan Parks
State of Minnesota Parks
State of Mississippi Parks
State of Missouri Parks
State of Montana Parks
State of Nebraska Parks
State of Nevada Parks
State of New Hampshire Parks
State of New Jersey Parks
State of New Mexico Parks
State of New York Parks
State of North Carolina Parks
State of North Dakota Parks
State of Ohio Parks
State of Oklahoma Parks
State of Oregon Parks
State of Pennsylvania Parks
State of Rhode Island Parks
State of South Carolina Parks
State of South Dakota Parks
State of Tennessee Parks
State of Texas Parks
State of Utah Parks
State of Vermont Parks
State of Virginia Parks
State of Washington Parks
State of West Virginia Parks
State of Wisconsin Parks
State of Wyoming Parks