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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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