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Abilene State Park, TX

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FACILITY OFFERING:

Camping & Lodging
Day Passes
Tickets
Description
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Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Baseball/Softball Field
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoe/Kayak Launch
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Pier
  • Food Service
  • Group Picnic
  • Headquarters/Ranger Station
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Hot Showers
  • Park Store
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • Soccer/Football Field
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Swimming - Pool
  • Trails - Hiking
  • Trails - Horse
  • Trails - Nature/Interpretive
  • Volleyball Court
  • Watercraft Rentals
Alerts and Important Information

January 24, 2026 - Due to unsafe conditions at the park, headquarters will be closed until conditions improve. The park will remain open during this time, and visitors may use the self-pay station located next to the Headquarters building to enter the park.

For questions, please email the park at abilenesp@tpwd.texas.gov.

Jan. 1, 2026 - Burn ban in effect until further notice. No wood or charcoal fires are allowed. You may cook with containerized fuel stoves.

October 19, 2025 - Due to low lake levels:
* The boat ramps at Lake Abilene are closed
* Kayaks and canoes are not available to rent
* No swimming or fishing allowed at Lake Abilene.

Contact the park for updates.

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.

PARK HUNT DATES:
Dec. 9-11.
The entire park (including Lake Abilene) will be closed from 10pm on Dec. 8 until 12pm on Dec.11.

Dec. 6-7, Jan. 11-26 and Feb 6-8.
Access to Lake Abilene will be restricted from 10pm the night before until 10pm on the day the hunt ends.

If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.

DAY USE FEE: $5 per day, per person 13 and older.

OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Park does not have a gate. The park is open 7 days a week year-round. Office Hours: Sunday - Saturday 8:15am to 4:45pm.

RENTAL INFORMATION: Rent a canoe or kayak at the vending machine at the lake. Lake Abilene is a no-wake lake, and boat motors may not exceed idle speed. Review our water safety tips before you head out.

POOL INFORMATION: The pool will be closed for the 2025 Season.
For information about pool rentals for private parties held during regular business hours, please call the park directly.

PARK PHONE NUMBER: 325-572-3204

Notes

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.

Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Abilene State Park
150 PARK ROAD 32
TUSCOLA  TX  79562
Phone Number:
Information:  (325)572-3204