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Texas

Parks

Texas offers impressive state parks with natural

beauty and a wide array of activities.

These parks are located throughout the state

in some of the most breathtaking locales.

Here are a few of our favorites.

Bastrop State Park

3005 Hwy 21 East, Bastrop, 512-321-2101

Tpwd.state.tx.us

Bastrop State Park offers a wealth of activities.

Piney Hill and Deer Run offer camping with

full hook-ups and campgrounds. The group

barracks provide dining halls, restrooms, and

dormitories. The hiking trails allow for a brisk

and invigorating walk. A golf course and pro

shop are also located on-site.

Battleship Texas State

Historic Site

3523 Highway 134, LaPorte,

(281) 479-2431, Tpwd.state.tx.us

The Battleship Texas State Historic Site was established

in 1948. This historic site features the

battleship monument and museum. According

to history this was the first of the United

States battleships that was memorialized.

Tours are available of this historic site and its

fixtures.

Eisenhower State Park

Park Road 20, Denison

(903) 465-1956, Tpwd.state.tx.us

Eisenhower State Park spans over 460 acres

and was established in 1954. The park is, of

course, the namesake of former president

Dwight Eisenhower. President Eisenhower was

a native of this area. Throughout this park you

will discover areas once inhabited by the numerous

Native American Indian tribes. The

park is excellent for a walk or a picnic.

Fairfield Lake State Park

123 State Park Road 64, Fairfield

(903) 389-4515, Tpwd.state.tx.us

Fairfield Lake State Park spans over 1,460

acres and was established in 1976. Among

the activities available at this state park are

equestrian arts, camping, boating, hiking,

and backpacking. Fishing is allowed on the

property on the Fairfield Lake. It is also possible

for you and your guests to water ski and

swim at this state park.

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