10 Texas' Must-See State Parks for Your Summer Adventure

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Looking to beat the Texas heat this summer? We pick our top 10 must visit Texas State Parks to cool off this summer. We highlight the parks that we personally visited on road trips across the lone star state. These are some of the Best Summer Destinations in Texas. Texas is large enough that you don't have to leave the state to find an amazing summer adventure. Our summers in the Lone Star State can heat up quickly and we always recommend checking out these parks that have swimming involved. We would love to hear from you, which park are you planning to visit this summer?
*Balmorhea was not open at the time of this video, check out our full review of the park below.
💥 Balmorhea State Park- • Dive into Adventure at...
Intro: 0:00
Garner State Park - 0:37
Guadalupe River State Park- 1:32
South Llano River State Park- 2:41
Colorado Bend State Park- 4:13
Dinosaur Valley State Park- 4:40
Pedernales Falls- 6:15
Possum Kingdom- 6:34
Lake Mineral Wells- 8:05
Inks Lake State Park- 10:38
Blanco State Park- 13:02
Final Thoughts- 15:09
See the full videos of each park
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💥Garner State Park: • Garner State Park | Te...
💥Guadalupe River State Park: • Guadalupe River State ...
💥South Llano River State Park: • 🌟 Explore the Wonders ...
💥Colorado Bend State Park: • Colorado Bend State Pa...
💥Dinosaur Valley State Park: • Dinosaur Valley State ...
💥Pedernales Falls: • Pedernales Falls State...
💥Possum Kingdom State Park: • Possum Kingdom State P...
💥Lake Mineral Wells State Park: • Lake Mineral Wells Sta...
💥Inks Lake State Park: • Inks Lake State Park |...
💥Blanco State Park: • Blanco State Park Reve...
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@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

What's your favorite Texas State Park to visit during the summer?

@hikingwithjackieboy 3 жыл бұрын

Lost Maples Garner Seminole Canyon South Llano River Davis Mountains can't say I have a favorite.

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

@@hikingwithjackieboy I love most of the parks I visit. I love Seminole Canyon and Hueco Tanks. I just can’t visit those in the Texas heat 🥵.Lost Maples we enjoy visiting during October/November 😊

@hikingwithjackieboy 3 жыл бұрын

Hueco Tanks Big Bend Ranch Balmorhea are on my list.

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

@@hikingwithjackieboy Hueco Tanks we recently did and we booked Balmorhea next week. Big Bend on my list, but I’ll visit that in the Fall.

@hikingwithjackieboy 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSTravelQuest I'm hoping this fall that I could do Guadalupe Peak

@TexasFamilyCamping 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, love seeing you and Ruth chatting about the parks. I can't believe I got to see the waterfall at Inks lake before you.. What what? LOL.

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Thank David! Inks lake we decided to swim in October after a long hike. Trust me we wanted to see the waterfalls, but saving that for next month :-)

@mikeandre9027 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome recommendations in the awesome video I will definitely be checking all the state parks out.👍🏻👍🏻

@MrSTravelQuest Жыл бұрын

Have fun, we have some gems in Texas 😊

@matcharlesmed 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making this video and I’m checking out all your other videos as well showing my wife all the cool camping spots thanks for all the hard work

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Matt! I know you will love these parks. Which parks are you planning to visit this summer?

@MoMartz09 8 ай бұрын

Great info, guys! Our family is new to camping, and these were great tips and helpful info for beginners like us. Thanks for sharing!

@MrSTravelQuest 8 ай бұрын

We're happy to see you guys venture out and take on camping. It's fun and Texas has so many places to explore. What's been you favorite park so far?

@hikingwithjackieboy 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video. I had been to several of the parks that you had mentioned.

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Which parks are your go to in the summer?

@8arrows 27 күн бұрын

Canyon of the Eagles park in Burnet is cool too. Not far from Inks lake and Longhorn Cavern, It’s no state park. But it’s a great summer spot. Nearby is also the Vanishing River Cruise. Where you tour the lakeside cliffs, and can see Bald Eagles, and Ospreys.

@MrSTravelQuest 27 күн бұрын

Canyon of the Eagles park in Burnet is a fantastic destination! It's conveniently close to both Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern, making it a great addition to any trip in the area. We always love finding spots outside state parks, thanks for the recommendations.

@kennithandirsen7184 9 ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you!

@davidpowell3709 2 ай бұрын

Great video, ya'll! Thanks for the tips!

@MrSTravelQuest 2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@chloedao3868 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, so helpful.

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Yes ma'am and glad you found it useful! Here's another great state park to visit this summer ---> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ot-dgqmWy9DdgXk.html

@crazytexan6372 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this yall are great!! I have been wanting to get up to Possum Kingdom for a while now and after seeing your video I am going to book it for this summer. Thanks again!!

@MrSTravelQuest 2 ай бұрын

We hope you visit, it's a wonderful park. We need to revisit that park, been itching to kayak it. Thanks for watching and let us know what parks you plan to visit this summer.

@gleith3 11 ай бұрын

Nice! Thanks!😊

@Lawrence_of_Asia 2 ай бұрын

Love the Energy and Excitement! 🙌

@MrSTravelQuest 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

@TheTexasTrailhead 3 жыл бұрын

Yessssss! Great job buddy-

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Danny!

@lgonzalesp Жыл бұрын

We are going to Garner this summer! I’m very excited about it, after watching your video.

@MrSTravelQuest Жыл бұрын

Garner amazing! We go every summer and it never disappoints 😊

@jmuniz2104 2 жыл бұрын

That dinosaur Park looks like so much fun 👍

@MrSTravelQuest 2 жыл бұрын

Dinosaur Valley awesome!

@lgonzalesp Жыл бұрын

I love PK! And yes, you can hear the lake along the trail.

@MrSTravelQuest Жыл бұрын

I love that park and have to revisit it. Thinking of kayaking it on our next visit.

@koffee1609 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s crazy

@user-ut2qh2uo4y Жыл бұрын

Please take your family to Caddo Lake State Park. The kayaking trails are amazing and the hiking trails are great to. I don't think they have places to swim because of the wildlife in the water, but this is one of our favorites.

@MrSTravelQuest Жыл бұрын

Hello friend, we went two years ago and have plans to return this summer. You can check out that video here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntF7q5OcuMu3aKc.html

@karmaskidsister 25 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Inspiring some day trips to state parks we haven’t seen yet! Where did y’all eat in Fredericksburg?

@MrSTravelQuest 25 күн бұрын

In Fredericksburg, we enjoyed a variety of culinary delights. For burgers, we dined at Burger Burger and Alamo Springs Cafe. If you're craving German-inspired cuisine, The Auslander served delicious chicken fried steak and sausages, complemented by excellent German beer options. Macs BBQ provided a decent brisket meal, a convenient option after visiting Old Tunnel State Park to see the bats. We look forward to revisiting Fredericksburg and experiencing all the top attractions. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We're passionate about encouraging others to discover and savor everything Texas has to offer.

@TheTravelingTexan 3 жыл бұрын

Great video y'all! I still haven't been to Dinosaur Valley State Park, Possum Kingdom, and Lake Mineral Wells

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Thank Reuben! Dinosaur Valley is cool with plenty to do inside and outside the park. Lake Mineral Wells is a hidden gem, it never gets packed.

@TheTravelingTexan 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSTravelQuest I need to go to both. Dinosaur Valley is unique for obvious reasons and I've seen gorgeous photos of Lake Mineral Wells and heard it's popular so I really want to visit

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTravelingTexan Dinosaur Valley is great to see the tracks. People still can’t believe it’s real. Lake Mineral Wells Penitentiary Hollows is a must see. It’s unlike anything I seen in a Texas State Park.

@mariab8711 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@user-cw1zb5fe7i 9 ай бұрын

Star gazing at South Llano was great!

@MrSTravelQuest 9 ай бұрын

It’s an amazing park. You planning on visiting during the solar eclipse on October 14?

@MarkSmith-xg3dk 2 жыл бұрын

I love Sea Rim State Park in the summer.

@MrSTravelQuest 2 жыл бұрын

We look forward to visiting Sea Rim State Park this summer and checking out South Texas State Parks.

@MarkSmith-xg3dk 2 ай бұрын

Lake Somerville State Park Birch Creek, Is one of my favorites. The lake is great for swimming and tons of things to do in the area.

@MrSTravelQuest 2 ай бұрын

We just came from that park and I agree, it’s a wonderful park to swim in.

@katiemartinez4946 2 жыл бұрын

Brazil bend state park has TONS of alligators! Super fun!

@MrSTravelQuest 2 жыл бұрын

We have plans to visit this summer! Can’t wait 😊

@connectingwiththeoutdoors81 7 ай бұрын

We've only been to a few but thus far my favorite is Lake Mineral Wells State Park.

@MrSTravelQuest 7 ай бұрын

Lake Mineral Wells is amazing, have you tried the crazy water in town?

@tanyaammons5887 Ай бұрын

Y'all missed out eating at Old 300 BBQ in Blanco. Y'all should check it out next time.

@MrSTravelQuest Ай бұрын

Have to check that out on our next visit!

@matthewwhitt9398 3 жыл бұрын

In the summer, I like Caprock Canyon. A little cooler on the plains at night

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

We love Caprock Canyon. I was just talking to my wife about revisiting the park this summer. What are your favorite trails at Caprock?

@melissajimenezgreen5329 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! I have questions about what me and my family might need to bring in order for a successful visit to some of these places in the future. What kind of hiking shoes/boots would you recommend? Are there any MUST HAVES we should make sure to bring?

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ms. Mel! You can book campsite 5 months in advance and day passes 30 days in advance. Depending on the terrain you might invest in hiking boots. I started off just wearing sneakers 😊. We have tons of parks near us and would just check them out. South Llano SP and Lost Maples are just two hours away from us. Abilene State Park is 1hr away. I know you and the family would love it. We’re in South Texas right now checking out all the State Park beaches 😀, I’ll have those videos coming out soon. If you have any questions just holler, I’m happy to help out.

@melissajimenezgreen5329 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSTravelQuest thank you so much! Can’t wait to see the new videos! Have a blast!

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

@@melissajimenezgreen5329 Yes ma’am we will! Trying to get these last few parks in, before we go back to work 😃.

@anotherwaytodie5072 Ай бұрын

Do Chalk Bluff next, Uvalde tx

@MrSTravelQuest Ай бұрын

I’ll add that one to my list this summer.

@mrreneboy 2 жыл бұрын

Anzalduas Park - Mission Tx

@MrSTravelQuest 2 жыл бұрын

Going to check this place out since it’s reopened to the public for 2022 😊

@8arrows 27 күн бұрын

The last time I visited Pedernales falls. They said they ban swimming. That was pre Covid.

@MrSTravelQuest 27 күн бұрын

You can swim inside the park, just not where the main falls are.

@8arrows 27 күн бұрын

@@MrSTravelQuest Thanks for that info’. I’m going to tell my Gf tomorrow.

@MrSTravelQuest 27 күн бұрын

@@8arrows it’s a nice park, tons to do.

@jtap484 3 жыл бұрын

You got to go to enchanted rock

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

We’ve been there a few times. It’s a great park for sure.

@tdmason6300 3 ай бұрын

Big ben

@MrSTravelQuest 3 ай бұрын

We love us some Big Bend!

@pozzowon 3 жыл бұрын

#Recommendations: I think I haven't seen coastal parks on your channel, such as Padre Island, Mustang, etc...

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

We have Lake Corpus Christi, Mustang Island and Goose Island SP planned for July. We've been itching to visit those park and can't wait to check them out.

@pozzowon 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSTravelQuest well well well! If it's during the 4th of July week, I'd love to meet up!!! I'm going there too for the whole week

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! I have those parks planned for the second week of July. I bet the 4th going to be great at those parks. Which parks are your go to near the gulf coast?

@pozzowon 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSTravelQuest I'm staying in Padre island so I'll visit Padre island, Mustang and Port Aransas. If I have the chance I'll try going to San Jose island

@MrSTravelQuest 3 жыл бұрын

@@pozzowon Can’t wait to check the coast out. How crowded are those parks on week days?

@8arrows 27 күн бұрын

Devil’s water hole isn’t that deep. Many of us have hit bottom. Jumping from the top rock. Up the creek from there is a wicked water fall, after a good rain.

@MrSTravelQuest 27 күн бұрын

Last time we went was in October and it was nice. I know with drought the water levels could be lower. We look forward in revisiting Burnet Texas soon.