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April 30, 2026 - Work on the headquarters parking lot will begin on May 18. Headquarters will be open. Use caution when entering the park. To expedite check in at the park, we encourage you to make reservations for camping and day passes in advance.
April 16, 2026 - The local utility providers will be working near the park entrance and headquarters maintaining electrical poles. Please exercise caution in their work area. Interruptions to electrical utilities may occur.
April 16, 2026 - Special Event Alert: On May 5 and May 9, the fishing pier will be experiencing larger-than-normal crowds, and parking may be limited.
Water Conservation Alert
November 14, 2025 - Please use water sparingly for drinking, cooking, and in restrooms. Bring your own water or buy bottled water at headquarters.
December 13, 2023 - Expect regular airboat traffic in the park.
AFTER OFFICE HOURS DAY USE: If you are coming into the park for a day entry visit after the park headquarters has closed, please check-in at the self-pay station located at the side door of the headquarters building. If you have pre-paid your visit with the reservation system and have printed your permit at home, please display your permit on the dashboard. Otherwise, please, note the reservation number on the self-pay envelope, drop it in the box, and continue with your visit. If you have not pre-paid with the reservation system, you will need an exact change or a check for payment.
If staying past 10 PM for overnight fishing an overnight fishing permit is required. An additional $4 will need to be placed with your entry day use fee for persons 13 and older.
AFTER-HOURS CAMPING WITH A RESERVATION: Campers with a reservation should stop at the information board outside of the park headquarters. Follow the After-Hours Self Pay instructions posted. Place your reservation number in the space marked Park Pass, and include your campsite #, number of people staying overnight, and contact information on the self-pay envelope.
AFTER-HOURS CAMPING WITHOUT A RESERVATION: Campers without a reservation should stop at the information board outside of the park headquarters. Available campsites should be marked as “A”vailable throughout the camp loops. Select an available campsite. If there is a signposted stating No Vacancy, there are no campsites available even if a site is vacant. Follow the After-Hours Self Pay Instructions posted. Include your campsite #, number of people staying overnight, and contact information, and pay the appropriate amount in cash or check.
All late arrivals must report to the Park Headquarters by 9AM the next morning to complete check in.
Texas State Parks is a division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
