10 state parks for stargazing in Texas
10 of Texas’s 93 state parks list stargazing. See these parks on a map
| Park | Entry | Camping | Lodging | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Ranch State ParkRugged volcanic canyons, towering mountains, and deep river gorges defining the largest state park in Texas… | $5 / adult | Campsites | Cabins, Lodge | Book a campsite |
| Brazos Bend State ParkCoastal prairies and moss-draped swamps where wild alligators bask along the banks of lakes and creeks. Hike… | $7 / adult | Campsites · electric & water | Cabins, Screened shelters | Book a campsite |
| Cooper State ParkOak forests and grassy shores along a massive reservoir perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. Hike the… | $5 / adult | Campsites · electric & water | Cabins, Screened shelters | Book a campsite |
| Copper Breaks State ParkRugged red-rock canyons, scenic mesas, and brilliant night skies designated as an International Dark Sky… | $3 / adult | Campsites · electric & water | Book a campsite | |
| Davis Mountains State ParkHigh-elevation mountain trails, historic stone structures, and stunning vistas of the West Texas sky. Hike or… | $6 / adult | Campsites · full hookups | Lodge | Book a campsite |
| Enchanted Rock State Natural AreaA massive pink granite dome rising majestically above the surrounding Central Texas savanna. Climb to the… | $8 / adult | Campsites · water only | Book a campsite | |
| Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic SiteTowering rock formations, natural water basins, and thousands of ancient pictographs painted on the stone… | $7 / adult | Campsites · electric & water | Book a campsite | |
| Lost Maples State Natural AreaDramatic limestone canyons, clear spring-fed streams, and rare stands of Uvalde bigtooth maples that burst… | $6 / adult | Campsites · electric & water | Book a campsite | |
| Old Tunnel State ParkAn abandoned railroad tunnel serving as a seasonal home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats. Walk the… | $5 / adult | Day use only | ||
| South Llano River State ParkA peaceful valley where the clear, spring-fed South Llano River flows past ancient pecan groves. Tubing or… | $5 / adult | Campsites · electric & water | Book a campsite |
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