Across the Lone Star State, there are 85 state parks, natural areas and historic sites currently operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. But which gets the most visitors each spring?

If you're searching for the most popular parks to visit in the state of Texas, the parks department has released their numbers for total visitors in 2025.

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