Government Canyon

State 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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maps

Trails Map of Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.Government Canyon - Trails System

Trails Map of Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.

brochures

Campground Map of Government Canyon State Natural Area (SNA) in Texas. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.Government Canyon - Map

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.Government Canyon - Trails

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.Government Canyon - Interpretive Guide

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.Government Canyon - Birds

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.Texas State - Official Texas State Parks Guide

Official Texas State Parks Guide. Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Official Texas State Parks Guide (español). Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.Texas State - Guía de Parques

Official Texas State Parks Guide (español). Published by Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Government Canyon SNA https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Canyon_State_Natural_Area 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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