Copper Breaks State Park

Name: Meet The Longhorns
Start: 2026-11-06T14:00:00-06:00
Location: Copper Breaks State Park

Texas State Park · Hardeman County

⚠️ Burn Ban

Nov. 11, 2025 - The park is under a burn ban. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed. You may cook with containerized fuel stoves.

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Headquarters Closure
Park headquarters is closed on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Please use the self-pay station.

Facility Closures
Sept. 9, 2025 - The boat ramp and fishing pier are closed due to low lake level.

Drought Notice
July 18, 2025 - This area is under Stage 4 water restrictions. Please use water wisely when you visit. Consider bringing water with you.

Park Closures
The park will be closed on the following dates:
Noon on Nov. 13 to 8 a.m. Nov. 16
Noon on Dec. 4 to 8 a.m. Dec. 7
Noon on Dec. 18 to 8 a.m. Dec. 21
Noon on Jan. 8 to 8 a.m. Jan. 11
Only permitted hunters will be allowed on these dates.
Contact the park for more information.
Check back for updates.

🔥 Burn ban in effect

HoursOpen daily, · 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Entrance fee$3 / adult

CountyHardeman

Elevation1,568 ft

CampingYes

RV hookupsElectric & water

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Copper Breaks State Park entrance fee

$3 per adult

Copper Breaks State Park hours

Open daily,

7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Copper Breaks State Park

Rugged red-rock canyons, scenic mesas, and brilliant night skies designated as an International Dark Sky Park. Cast a line in the lake, hike trails through native wildflowers, and view the park's resident longhorn herd.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian
🔭 Stargazing

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
👥 Group Sites
🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

⚡ Electric & Water
💧 Water Only
⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Campsites with Electricity
Campsites with Water
Campsites with Water (Equestrian)
Group Camp (Big Pond)
Group Camp (Cottonwood)
Overflow Campsites

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Pavilion

Trails

River Run Trail 1.4 mi · Moderate
Bull Canyon Short Loop 1 mi · Easy
Chris’ Link 1.3 mi · Easy
Equestrian Trail 3.8 mi · Moderate
Juniper Ridge Nature Trail 0.7 mi · Challenging
Rocky Ledges Loop 1.1 mi · Challenging
Thirsty Horse Trail 0.3 mi · Easy
Power Line Trail 0.8 mi · Moderate
Bull Canyon Homesteader Loop 0.9 mi · Moderate

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

Phone940-839-4331

Address777 Park Road 62, Quanah, TX 79252-7679

Upcoming events at Copper Breaks State Park

Meet The LonghornsNov 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Meet The LonghornsNov 7, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Planetarium ShowNov 7, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Star WalkNov 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Meet The LonghornsNov 13, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Meet The LonghornsNov 14, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Meet The LonghornsNov 20, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Meet The LonghornsOct 30, 2027 · 2:00 PM

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

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