CAMPING

GO CAMPING
It is summer time and the warm temperatures allow people the opportunity to camp out under the stars.
For the next few weeks, we will post information about some local State Parks. This week, we will take a look at the Abilene State Park:

Directions: To reach the park, travel 16 miles southwest of Abilene, through Buffalo Gap, on FM 89, then on Park Road 32 to the park entrance. Location map for Abilene State Park

Activities: The park offers camping, hiking, nature study, swimming (summer), picnicking, fishing in Buffalo Wallow Pond in the park and nearby Lake Abilene, and biking and walking on park roads.Special

Events: August 12, 2006 — Abilene SP — Campfire Tails — Hear a selection of short stories told around the big campfire. 9-10 p.m. (325) 572-3204

Facilities: Facilities include restrooms with and without showers; a playground area; a summertime 40' x 110' swimming pool; a 10' x 30' wading pool for children; a game area with a sand volleyball pit; a horseshoe pit; a basketball goal; a large open area for baseball, soccer, football, and kite flying.There are developed campsites with water nearby with a table, a grill, individual site parking; campsites with water; campsites with water and electricity; a group trailer area (sites with water and electricity); large trailer sites with water and electricity; a one-mile nature trail; trailer dump stations; and screened shelters. Special rates are available; seasonal camping fees December through February. There are group recreation halls for day or overnight use (air-conditioned); group day-use areas (picnic tables under moderate shade. The swimming pool and concession are open Thursday - Sunday, from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Pool hours are 11 AM - 7 PM. The Swimming pool is available for rental - inquire at the park headquarters. There is no fee for swimming with paid entry.

The park staff operates a Texas State Park Store where they sell ice, T-shirts, caps, wildlife posters, and other items.

Park & Facility FeesPark Facility Map

You can get more information at: TPWD: Abilene State Park