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Big Bend
Photographer: Drew Holmgreen

Big Bend Ranch State Park

This park has more than 300,000 acres in the Chihuahuan Desert wilderness encompassing desert, mountains, canyons and the Rio Grande. Hiking, backpacking, nature study, river rafting and canoeing available. Entrance and user charges. Visitors check in at Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center in Lajitas or Fort Leaton State Historic Site in Presidio. 432/358-4444. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/big_bend_ranch.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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Attractions

Adventure sports, cultural exploration, live music... the list goes on and on. Here, there’s always an attraction to fit your vacation style.

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Presidio, Texas
79845
Phone: 432/358-4444

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Featured Attraction

Isle du Bois Unit includes 1,397 acres in the wooded area on the south side of Ray Roberts Lake. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, an overnight group pavilion and day-use group picnic area are also available. A 12-mile multiuse trail is offered for hiking, bicycling and equestrian use (your horse). Admission and camping fees. 800/792-1112, 940/686-2148. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/ray_roberts_lake.

Johnson Branch Unit offers fishing, sailing, swimming or water skiing as well as camping and nine miles of trails for hiking and biking.

Jordan Park features the Lantana Lodge, a full-service resort and restaurant overlooking the lake on the eastern shores just two miles from city. 940/686-0261.

City: Pilot Point
Region: Prairies and Lakes

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains

Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country

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