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Abilene State Park
150 Park Road 32
Tuscola, Texas 79562
Phone: 325-572-3204
Reservations: 512-389-8900
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| State Park Overview: |
| Abilene State Park, southwest of Abilene, in Taylor County, is among a low range of hills called the Callahan Divide, in the extreme western portion of North Central Texas. Acquired in 1933 by deed from the City of Abilene, the park's total acreage is 529.4. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Abilene is in a semi-arid region of short prairie grass, brushland, and wooded stream valleys of mesquite, juniper, cedar, native pecan, elm, live oaks, hackberry, Texas red oak, red bud, and various other plants, and wildflowers.
Wildlife observation and photography include white-tailed deer, raccoon, armadillo, fox, squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a large variety of birds including Mississippi kite, roadrunner, cardinal, hummingbird, mockingbird, and many others. Popular fish include bass, crappie, catfish, and perch. |
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9-Apr-2009
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Written by Nell Copeland
5-Oct-2009
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Peaceful
Great place to come out and relax. Trails and a bird blind are enjoyable. Great swimming pool in season! Helpful staff.
Written by Harry
7-Oct-2009
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| 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. |
| Swimming: |
| 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. |
| History of the Area: |
| Original park construction was done by the Civilian Conservation Corps (C.C.C.) in the early 1930's. A portion of the official Texas longhorn herd and one buffalo are located on site. Comanches frequented what is now the park, using the groves of native pecan trees as campgrounds, much like the present park's picnic area. |
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|  | KELUMAC Bed and Breakfast
A Bed and Breakfast located on a 23 acre Christmas Tree Farm within 25 minutes of Bryan/College Station Texas, Texas A & M University and The George Bush Presidential Library. Secluded.
Web Site: http://www.kelumac.com |
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| Abilene State Park in Texas - Information on Abilene State Park in Texas ... Abilene State Park 150 Park Road 32 Tuscola TX 79562 325/572-3204 Cut-leaved Evening Primrose Abilene site links. Skip links. History Activities ... | | Campground Details for Abilene State Park - RVcrazy.com > Search > Campground Details for Abilene State Park HOME CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS SEARCH RV & CAMPING INFO ABOUT RVcrazy HELP SUBS Abilene State Park Campground Facilities Campground ... | | Abilene State Park - Date: 06/16/2003 Picture: 0003 - Abilene State Park HOME -> Camping -> Abilene State Park -> Picture Index Previous Picture Index Picture Information Date: 06/16/2003 Picture: 0003 wide by high Copyright (C) 2003, Larry Pearson ... | | Local News - Abilene State Park honors builders - ... Webmaster Reporter-News Archives Sunday, October 21, 2001 Abilene State Park honors builders Historical marker recalls public ... none who helped build Abilene State Park was around to be ... | | Abilene State Park undergoing renovation - ... Webmaster Reporter-News Archives Tuesday, February 17, 1998 Abilene State Park undergoing renovation By KEN ELLSWORTH Senior Staff ... structures at Abilene State Park, including those at the ... | | Abilene State Park, Texas - Find information on hiking, camping, biking, balloning, canoeing, parks, golfing, boating, hotels, scenic drives, or anything else you can do outside in Austin, Texas. | | Abilene State Park Trail, Abilene, Texas - Abilene State Park Trail, Abilene Directions: Take highway 277 South from Abilene. About 15 miles from town, just follow the signs all the way to the park. Trail Information: The trail network has ... | | Handbook of Texas Online: ABILENE STATE PARK - format this article to print ABILENE STATE PARK. Abilene State Park is off Farm Road 89 nineteen miles southeast of Abilene in Taylor County. Elm Creek, which flows through the 621.4-acre park ... | | Handbook of Texas Online: ABILENE, TX - format this article to print ABILENE, TEXAS. Abilene is in the northeast corner of Taylor County. It is situated 1,708 feet above sea level on generally flat terrain. The city is connected east-west ... |
| Area Attractions: |
| Fort Griffin State Park and Historic Site; and Buffalo Gap, which was the original Taylor County Seat (1878) and one of the early frontier settlements through which passed the famous Butterfield Stage Route (also called the Southern Overland Mail Route). (Buffalo Gap was also on the Western or Goodnight Loving Trail over which pioneer Texas cattlemen drove their herds to the Kansas railhead. This traffic is understandable, considering Buffalo Gap lies at a natural pass through a chain of hills.) Other nearby points of interest include Lake Abilene, the Grace Cultural Center with the Abilene Fine Arts Museum, Historical Museum, and Children's Museum; Paramount Theater; Abilene Zoological Gardens; Dyess Air Force Base's vintage aircraft; Buffalo Gap Historic Village; and a monthly art walk in downtown Abilene. |
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| 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.
Current conditions and fire bans can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park. |
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