Abilene State Park, TX

Abilene SP headquarters will be closing at Noon on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day. If you plan to visit the park during this time, please see the instructions posted on the after-hours arrival station next to headquarters. We will reopen for normal business hours on December 26th.

Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (October-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.

September 11, 2024 - Kayaks and canoes are not available to rent at this time, due to low lake levels.

PARK HUNT DATES:
Dec. 10-12.
The entire park (including Lake Abilene) will be closed from 6pm on Dec. 9 until 12pm on Dec.12.

Dec. 7-8, Jan. 4-20 and Feb 21-23.
Access to Lake Abilene will be restricted from 10pm the night before until 10pm on the day the hunt ends.

August 25, 2022 - The boat ramps at Lake Abilene are closed until further notice due to low water levels. Contact the park for updates.

There is no gate that restricts access to the main entrance.

If arriving after hours without reservation, fill out a Self-Pay envelope and either pay the required site and entry fees with cash or check, or indicate on the envelope that there is no money inside. Look for any campsites that have been assigned to campers with reservations on the maps and proceed to select a VACANT campsite that has not been assigned to another camper. During periods of high occupancy all late arrivals without reservations will be directed to the Wagon Circle camping loop using posted signs at the entrance. The on-call ranger's phone number is always posted on the sliding glass door to headquarters.

Note: Self-Pay has no change. Exact change recommended, otherwise you may indicate a donation is included.