San Angelo State Park

Name: Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided Viewing
Start: 2026-11-04T09:00:00-06:00
Location: San Angelo State Park

Texas State Park · Tom Green County

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Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian.
For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.

Hunt Closures
Some areas of the park will be closed for wildlife management activities on the following dates:
Oct. 23-25, Nov. 20-22: All trails south of the Burkett Trailhead and the Isabel Harte and Red Arroyo camping areas will close at 5 p.m. the day before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 8 a.m. the day after the hunt ends. The Red Arroyo boat ramp and all other roads on the south side of the park will be closed. The Lakeview (main) boat ramp will be open for waterfowl hunters, only.
Nov. 3-5, Dec. 1-3: All trails north of the Burkett Trailhead and the North Concho and Riverbend camping areas will close at 5 p.m. the day before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 2 p.m. the day the hunt ends.
Jan. 12-14, 2027: All trails north and west of the Red Arroyo Camping Area, and Isabel Harte, North Concho and Riverbend camping areas will close at 5 p.m. the day before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 2 p.m. the day the hunt ends.

North Unit Gate Access
Look for the gate code on your entry receipt or check in at the south gatehouse (362 S. FM 2288).
Check back for updates or contact the park for more information.

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HoursSee the full hours below

Entrance fee$4 / adult

CountyTom Green

Elevation1,847 ft

CampingYes

RV hookupsElectric & water

Cabins / lodgeYes

Book a campsite Directions Official TPWD page Park map Trail map Log a visit Trails Map - North Unit

San Angelo State Park entrance fee

$4 per adult

San Angelo State Park hours

Open daily

South Shore Gatehouse:

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily

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

About San Angelo State Park

Grassy plains, scenic reservoir banks, and the home of the official Texas State Longhorn Herd. Explore miles of trails on foot, bike, or horseback, and watch for resident bison and deer.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian
🧭 Geocaching

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🛖 Cabins
👥 Group Sites
🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

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

Camping options

Campsites with Electricity (Red Arroyo)
Campsites with Electricity (Chaparral Area)
Campsites with Electricity (Bald Eagle)
Campsites with Electricity (Equestrian)
Campsites with Water
Primitive Campsites (Drive-up )
Group Camp (North Concho)
Group Camp (Dry Creek Area)

Facility rentals

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

Pavilion (Chaparral Area)
Pavilion (North Concho Area)
Amphitheater

Trails

Roadrunner Loop 3 mi · Easy
Red Dam Loop 0.8 mi · Moderate
Talley Valley Trail 0.6 mi · Moderate
Tasajillo Flats Trail 1.5 mi · Moderate
Winding Snake Trail 1.6 mi · Moderate
Roller Coaster Trail 1 mi · Challenging
Pott’s Creek Loop 1.8 mi · Moderate
Shady Trail 0.4 mi · Easy
Dinosaur Trail 2.4 mi · Moderate
River Bend Trail System 2.9 mi · Moderate
Flintstone Village Trail 1.9 mi · Moderate
Scenic Loop 0.4 mi · Easy
Slick Rock Loop 0.5 mi · Moderate to Challenging
Playground Trail 2.6 mi · Challenging
Ghost Camp Trail 1 mi · Easy

As listed on the park’s maps: Trails Map - South Unit and Trails Map - North Unit.

Contact

Phone325-949-4757

Address362 S. FM 2288, San Angelo, TX 76901

Upcoming events at San Angelo State Park

Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided ViewingNov 4, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided ViewingNov 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Built for the PrairieNov 7, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided ViewingNov 11, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Star PartyNov 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Bison & Longhorn Self-Guided ViewingNov 14, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Tracks, Scat & Wildlife CluesNov 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

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