![]() | Government CanyonState Natural Area - Texas |
Government Canyon State Natural Area preserves rugged hills and canyons typical of the Texas Hill Country. The reserve is located in northwestern Bexar County, and protects a large, relatively pristine tract of Hill Country terrain, numerous and diverse species of plants & wildlife, the upper Culebra Creek/Leon Creek watershed, and a critical aquifer recharge zone for the San Antonio Water System.
The park is open to the public 4 days (Fri. – Mon.) each week, weather permitting, and offers 40 miles (64 km) of hiking/biking trails, with over 500 feet (150 m) of elevation change found within the reserve's boundaries.
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Trails Map of Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
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Campground Map of Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Trails Map of Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Interpretive Guide of Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Birds at Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Official Texas State Parks Guide. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Official Texas State Parks Guide (español). Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.