Abilene State Park, TX

August 11, 2026 - Burn ban in effect until further notice. No wood, charcoal or pellet fires are allowed. You may cook with containerized fuel stoves.

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.

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.