Photo courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife Department © 2006
Falcon State Park is a bit less than 600 acres large and is located at the southern end of the Falcon Reservoir, a/k/a Falcon Lake. Just look for the little town of Falcon Heights and set a course for there.
The park has camping sites ranging from tent camping to full RV sites with utilities, as well as 24 shelters. Be aware that only 12 of those shelters (the park’s way of saying “cabin”) have air conditioning, however; an important consideration if you visit in the middle of the summer. There are three miles of hiking and mountain biking trails that that loop around the park.
Bird watchers flock (sorry ‘bout that) to Falcon Lake, as well as nearby Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, which is part of the World Birding Center.
Photo courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife Department © 2006
The park has an impressive boat launching ramp. Sorta. The park’s three lane ramp works only if the lake is above the 262 ft. level; however, Falcon Lake has failed to attain that level for most of the last 10 years. The park often has temporary ramps available but 4 wheel drive is recommended for those. Other ramps are available at nearby Zapata, TX or at the various private lodges along the lake. If in doubt about where to launch your boat, then contact the park.
The park is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Check out the park’s web site for burn bans and other notices.
Falcon State Park is a relaxed place to kick back, and to get out and walk a bit, all the while on the banks of Falcon Lake. As a location to begin your exploration of the area it’s tough to beat.
To be continued …
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