Government Canyon State Natural Area, TX

July 1, 2026 - Due to recent flooding, the Dinosaur Tracks at Government Canyon creek are covered with deep water and muddy algae and not accessible or visible. The Joe Johnston trail is flooded at the Dinosaur Tracks. Crossing is not advised.

PARK HUNT DATES:
Nov. 17-19, Dec. 1-3, 4-6, Jan. 5-7, 12-14
The entire park will be closed from 10pm the day before the first day of the hunt and will reopen at 7am the day after the hunt ends. For the December hunts, the park will be closed from 10pm November 30 and reopen at 7am December 7.

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Government Canyon State Natural Area implements trail closures when trails are wet & muddy. Contact the State Natural Area Headquarters, visit the Government Canyon State Natural Area Facebook Page, or check the Twitter feed on the Government Canyon State Natural Area webpage (bottom-right corner of the main page) for more info prior to arrival as trails may be closed due to inclement weather or poor trail conditions.

If arriving after the gate closes at 10pm, customers with a reservation must contact the customer center at 210-688-9055, x0 during normal business hours (8am - 5pm) to receive the gate code for entry.

Site assignments for incoming reservations and a list of sites available for walk-in campers will be posted at the campground self-service entrance station where all campers (with or without a reservation) will register their annual pass or purchase entrance permits.

Customers without a reservation will not be issued a gate code. All customers arriving after hours must register at the State Natural Area Headquarters by 9am the next morning.