Big Spring State Park

Open — Open year-round daily from 8 a.m. to sunset with no entrance fee. This is a day-use only park with no camping facilities. The CCC restrooms are currently closed due to pumphouse issues. Big Spring tap water currently exceeds Maximum Contaminant Level of Trihalomethanes; exercise caution with tap water use.

About

Perched atop a 200-foot bluff, Big Spring State Park offers expansive views across the West Texas landscape from its 382 acres of arid plains terrain. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934-35, the park showcases timeless Depression-era craftsmanship, including a historic pavilion and the winding park road. This day-use park is popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists who tackle the three-mile paved loop road that climbs to the mountain peak. For those seeking a more natural experience, a five-mile hike and bike trail begins at the park entrance, while the 2/3-mile Nature Trail winds through desert vegetation including cacti and native plants. The park also features historic rock carvings on Scenic Mountain. At the summit, visitors find the reservable group pavilion, picnic tables, playground, and restrooms. The park serves as a scenic destination for picnicking, nature study, and sightseeing, with no camping facilities available. Open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset with no entrance fee.

Directions

From Midland: Take I-20 East to Big Spring, exit at Business 20 exit 174, turn right onto FM 700, park is on the right. From Lubbock: Take Highway 87 South to Big Spring, follow signs to FM 700 and turn at the VA Hospital. From Abilene: Take I-20 West to Big Spring, exit at 181A, turn left onto FM 700, park is approximately 3 miles ahead on the left.

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