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Abilene State Park

Entry Fee: $4—Ages 13 and over; $2—Texas residents Ages 65+ (Texas residents with Parkland Pass)

Offering: 41-wheeled camper/tent sites; 36-group trailer sites; 12-water only tent sites; 3 full hook-ups; 8-screened shelters; 2-air conditioned recreation halls; and 3-yurts. Prices vary per type of site.

This scenic park covers 1,612 acres along Elm Creek.  Once a resting place for the Comanche Indians, visitors now find:

• Modern camping and recreational facilities
• Buffalo and part of the official Texas Longhorn herd
• Hiking and nature trails
• Picnic sites, game area and children’s playground
• Full-sized swimming pool and a children’s pool - Open Memorial Day to Labor Day [Wed. - Sun, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.]
• Photo opportunities and wildlife observation
• Bicycle riding, fishing pond and lake