It’s a long, long, long, long road to become a Texas state park.
After donation or purchase, the land must be surveyed for public use and conservation planning. Funding for design, facilities construction and staffing may not exist yet. These five properties, totaling more than 65,000 acres of pristine land, will someday be open to the public, but not anytime soon.
For now, they’re just the stuff of dreams.
State Parks vs. State Natural Areas vs. WMA's
- State Parks
Public lands intended to preserve resources while providing public recreation and facilities.
- State Natural Areas
Public lands intended to protect resources, with less focus on recreation.
- Wildlife Management Areas
Public lands used for wildlife research and management with limited recreation.
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