Big Spring State Park

1 State Park Road 8, Big Spring, TX 79720

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6GM5+4XH, 1 State Park Rd 8, Big Spring, TX 79720, United States

432-263-4931

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Big Spring State Park, located at 1 State Park Road 8 in Big Spring, Texas, offers visitors a breathtaking view from atop a 200-foot bluff. The park spans 382 acres of arid plains terrain and showcases the timeless artisanship of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, biking, nature watching, picnicking, and scenic drives.

The park features a paved, three-mile loop road that is perfect for walking, jogging, and biking. For a more natural experience, visitors can explore the five-mile hike and bike trail that begins and ends at the park entrance. The 2/3-mile Nature Trail offers stunning views of the hillside and desert plants.

Built in 1934-35 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the park includes a historic CCC pavilion on top of Scenic Mountain, picnic tables, a playground, and restrooms. Visitors can learn about the park's history and nature at the interpretive center and through the park's Nature and History pages.

The climate at Big Spring State Park is warm and dry, with an average temperature of 63 degrees. The park experiences an average rainfall of 18.4 inches and has a growing season of approximately 231 days. Visitors are encouraged to report any violations to Operation Game Thief.

TPWD is committed to providing its programs and services without discrimination and complies with Federal civil rights laws. Explore the beauty and history of Big Spring State Park and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Texas.

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Robert Crain:

"For being away from my home & mountains, the state park and all of its trails has really helped me balance. Once you understand this mountain and all the variations you can walk, run or bike.. it’s a really fun place to spend time in nature."

1 year ago

James Robbins:

"This was actually a very pleasant surprise. The website for this park really doesn't do it justice. It's very, very small, but in spite of this they managed to produce around 7 to 8 miles of very enjoyable walking/hiking trails. It's also very easy to find from I-20. Google says that this is a 24 hour park, but that is not the case. Its open to the public from 8am to 10pm. There is no fee for entry, no check-in process. There is a playground up by the rangers headquarters if you have kids. The view is amazing all around on the paved trail, which runs much higher than the more primitive outer loop trail. The outer loop trail brings you closer to nature than does the paved loop trail."

1 year ago

Teri Gallardo:

"Beautiful winding trail that leads to a great view over looking as far as the eye can see. Got a little scary when the road and the cliff got close. lol I am not a fan of heights so I wasn't looking then but if you aren't afraid of heights, I bet that was a good view too."

1 year ago

Kristi McCormick:

"I recently got a mountain bike and decided to put it to use. This park has a lot to explore. There are walking paths, trails, and scenery. You can sit in the shade at the pavilion (which I took advantage of). It’s pretty hot out here. But it’s beautiful."

1 year ago

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