June 3, 2026 - The park pool remains closed until further notice due to ongoing renovations.
PARK HUNT DATES:
Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Dec. 5-6, 8-10, Feb 5-7
Access to Lake Abilene will be restricted 10pm Nov. 29 through 3pm Dec. 10, and from 10pm Feb. 4 through 3pm Feb. 7.
Jan. 16-31, Feb. 13-28
Access to Lake Abilene will be restricted from 10pm the night before the hunt until 10pm on the day the hunt ends.
The main park grounds remain open during these dates.
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.
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.
