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Mother Neff State Park near Moody

Mother Neff State Park

The mother of Gov. Pat Neff donated 6 acres of land on the Leon River to start this state park, which was the first in Texas. Others added to the park's holdings, and today, the shady 259-acre site offers fishing, picnicking, playground, tent and trailer camping, nature study and hiking. Admission and camping fees. West eight miles via F.M. 107 to 1680 Texas 236. 254/853-2389, 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/mother_neff.

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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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1680 Texas 236
Moody, Texas
Phone: 254/853-2389
Toll Free: 800/792-1112

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Featured Attraction

Located on 226 acres, this racetrack opened for live racing in 1995. Features quarter horse and thoroughbred races. Grandstand has both open-air and air-conditioned levels with food courts, restaurants and bars. Retama Park is South Texas' only Class-A horsetrack. Opens at 10:30 a.m. daily. Post time for races is 6:45 p.m. Admission charge. 1 Retama Parkway. Exit 174-A off I-35. 210/651-7000. www.retamapark.com.

City: Selma
Region: South Texas Plains

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