The free Texas State Park Guide has maps, photos, and information on over 100 Texas State Parks and Historic sites. The 112 page guide is available for free at any Texas State Park, Law enforcement offices, Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, TxDOT Travel Information Centers, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureaus, Texas Chambers of Commerce, and Sea Center Texas.

The guide has information on parks and historic sites of interest in the Panhandle Plains Region, Hill Country Region, Big Bend Region, Prairies and Lakes Region, Gulf Coast Region, South Texas Plains Region, and the Pineywoods Region.

It includes a facilities and activities index so you can see at a glance the amenities and activities available at each park, including which ones having campgrounds. Plus the index states what type of campsites are available whether it’s primitive/backpacking sites, walk-in tent sites, tent sites, sites with water and electric, and sites that have water, electric, and sewer.

It can also be downloaded by clicking this link.

Or, if you prefer a printed copy, fill out the request form by clicking here and a free copy will arrive in your mailbox in about 2 weeks.

The Texas State Park system has been in operation for more than 80 years and now has more than 600,000 acres of land to manage.

Balmorhea State Park in West Texas is a big draw for scuba divers and swimmers because of the clarity and depth of the spring waters.

Or, to visit the largest state park in the United States that is within city limits (within the city limits of El Paso), visit Franklin Mountains State Park.

If you are enthralled by the Old West, visit Big Bend Ranch State Park where there is a working ranch and where visitors can participate in horseback trail rides and cattle drives.

Whether you prefer primitive camping, camping with hookups, being near water, or in the woods, where there is hiking, biking, historic sites, or just relaxing and enjoying the view, there is a Texas State Park that is just right.

Get your free copy of the guide today and start choosing your Texas camping destination.