State Natural Area · Texas, United States
Government Canyon State Natural Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area is a state natural area in Texas, United States, covering 12,085 acres (4,891 ha), established in 1993.
State Natural Area · Texas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Natural Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Bexar, Texas, United States |
| Area | 12,085 acres (4,891 ha) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Coordinates | 29.5480° N, 98.7650° W |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Government Canyon State Natural Area
First opened to the public in October, 2005, Government Canyon State Natural Area (GCSNA) preserves 13,067 acres (52.9 km2; 20.4 sq mi) of rugged hills and canyons typical of the Texas Hill Country. It is designated a Natural Area, rather than a State Park, and therefore the primary focus is maintenance and protection of the property's natural state. Accordingly, access and recreational activities may be restricted if the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) deems such action necessary to protect the environment.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- San Antonio International Airport (SAT) · San Antonio, United States · 17.8 miles away
- Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) · Austin, United States · 79.9 miles away
Parks nearby
Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area (slated for opening in late 2026)
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Hill Country State Natural Area
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Guadalupe River State Park
Old Tunnel State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Government Canyon State Natural Area?
Government Canyon State Natural Area is in Texas, United States (29.5480° N, 98.7650° W).
When was Government Canyon State Natural Area established?
Government Canyon State Natural Area was established in 1993, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Government Canyon State Natural Area?
Government Canyon State Natural Area covers 12,085 acres (4,891 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_Canyon_State_Natural_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/government-canyon — Official park page.