Tips for Spring Break Adventures in Texas State Parks

March 5 – Austin – Spring Breakers, who had been waiting until the last minute to plan an outdoor adventure, do not annoy yourself; Texas State Parks still have daily use and overnight availability for everyone who is still looking for an adventure outdoor.

“Spring is a special time to get outside, with warmer temperatures and flowering wildflowers – parks are perfect places to experience both,” said Tara Humphreys, director of interpretation at Texas State Parks, in a press release. “We look forward to welcoming visitors and presenting our parks and encouraging every Texaner, taking a walk on the wild side and visiting a Texas State Park.”

Here are some tips from TPWD employees to visit their spring visit to a Texas State Park for the books:

-Reserve passes online: Day tickets and camping reservations overnight can be booked in advance for every Texas State Park by the TPWD website. You can limit your search for city, activity and even to the website via the online portal. If you want to drive, hike or fish, look for parks with day tickets (up to 30 days in advance). Look for camping overnight after “Camping this weekend” to see which parks have opened the websites for the coming Friday and Saturday.

– Check the weather: Texas is notorious for crazy weather. So check the forecast before making the street. Spring storms can bring in unexpectedly. We recommend having a backup plan if mother nature puts a wrench in your outdoor plans.

-Bear the right clothing: Flip-flops can be comfortable, but you are not the best option for long walks on the way. Rangers recommend wearing sneakers or boots for hikes. Don't forget the sun protection, the insect repellent and lots of water. It is important to drink at least 16 ounces of water per hour to prevent dehydration. Also bring with you for your four -legged family members!

-Take part in a parking program or a parking program or an activity: Park employees organize many guided activities during the spring holidays, including bird walks, kayak tours, archery 101 courses, handicrafts, yoga in the park and cooking demos, to name just a few. A complete list of activities can be found on the TPWD calendar page. Looking for a certain activity? Check the “Activities” page for recommendations.

– Visitors also have many other activities to choose from outside the planned programs, including geocaching, the Junior Ranger program and walks on the trails. Regardless of whether you are an experienced angler or want to try for the first time, we recommend that you use free fishing in state parks (no license required). And how better is it better than during the spring holidays when the white bass run is strong?

– Visit somewhere new: With 88 Texas State Parks throughout Texas there are many things to see and do. Take a chance and explore a new park or part of the state that you don't have to experience yet. Are you still looking for overnight reservations? Many unique state parks such as Big Bend Ranch, Davis Mountains, Goose Island, Martin Die Jr., Monahan's Sandhills, Opossum Kingdom and South Llano River have campsites for the next two weeks.

– Download the app: Did you know that there is an app that helps you offer all of our state parks that you have to offer? Download the official app of the Texas State Parks Guide in the Apple App Store or Google Play to access Park Maps, stay up to date with events, read parking bends and much more.

You can find more information on the Texas State Parks website.