Government Canyon State Natural Area | Texas State Parks

Get Energized in Nature's Playground!
Imagine a gigantic 12,000-acre wilderness right on the northside of San Antonio, and guess what? It's like a superhero protecting the city's drinking water! This awesome place is called Government Canyon State Natural Area, and it's your very own 'Recharge Zone' in the heart of the city.
We'll take a look at the entrance fee, explore exciting trails, find dinosaur tracks, and discover other cool things inside the park. Come along with us as we dive into the wonders of Government Canyon State Natural Area in San Antonio, Texas. It's going to be an amazing adventure!
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[@TheTravelingTexan]

Man, this video came at just the right time! I tried going last year but it was closed but plan on going this week. Can't wait to check out a park that's right in my backyard.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It’s crazy to think San Antonio city limits are a few miles away. The park is nice and quiet. The back country side of the park has some nice well maintained trails. We tried to go last year, but it always rained on the days we booked 🤦‍♂️

[@NeverStopAdventuring]

That's very neat about all the dinosaur tracks there!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

The tracks were neat and the home from the 1880s.

[@SamtheIrishexan]

The woman in your video looks like my mother in law it's crazy like doppelganger

[@Bartonsrving]

Always wondered about this place. Thanks for the info.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Hope you get to check it out 😊, thanks for watching.

[@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY]

*thanks for this information*

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Anytime! 😊

[@FollowThomas]

This is a cool park. I never been there. I would love to check it out when I'm in the area. Nice video 👍🙂

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Thank you very much Mr. Thomas. San Antonio has plenty to do and this park a must when in the area 😊

[@clydekimsey7503]

I have been there several times since its only 20 minutes away. Pros: quiet, miles and miles of trails. I also like the ferns on Joe johnston trail. Cons: not as scenic as other parks like Eisenhower or fried friedrick. The trails are very very rocky

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It’s a nice park, can’t believe San Antonio city limits are a few miles away. Plan on visiting Hill Country next. The trails are rocky, but thank goodness some areas are flat. If you been to Lost Maples those rocks are no joke. We plan on visiting Eisenhower soon, I hear great things about that park.

[@TexasFamilyCamping]

I've always wanted to go hiking here. Someday we will make out there. Maybe I'll primitive camp there.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

You and the girls would love this park.

[@paulmilsaps4476]

Never been here, will have to plan a trip.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It’s a nice hiking park. We’ve been trying to hike here since last year. It’s open 4 days a week and some trails closes when it rains. Hope you visit soon and happy hiking 😊

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

Nicely done. 👍 Is it just one set of dinosaur tracks?

[@MrSTravelQuest]

We seen two different set of tracks. It looked like it continued, but the other area was flooded.

[@RoadtrippinwithTakacs]

@@MrSTravelQuest Thanks!

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Yes sir, hopefully y’all can make it out there. I know you and the boys would love the tracks.

[@tylermiller6532]

He said 110 year old dinosaur track 10 seconds in

[@MrSTravelQuest]

Whoops good catch! Clarification 110 Million Year old 🦖

[@tylermiller6532]

@@MrSTravelQuest hahahhahaa no worries just thought it was funny

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@tylermiller6532 in usually write out what I’m going to say. I guess I missed writing out Millions 😂

[@tylermiller6532]

@@MrSTravelQuest ill be camping out there thinking about you when i see those tracks haha

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It’s a nice park near San Antonio. When you look at those tracks remember Millions 😊.

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

This park it's only 14 miles away from me

[@MrSTravelQuest]

It’s a nice park! Wished we had more time to hike all the trails 😊

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@MrSTravelQuest next time I visit their I want to take the recharge Trail

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

The initial development of this park the San Antonio Water System was involved with it. That's who I work for.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

@@hikingwithjackieboy I seen a video about that and how they wanted to protect the water source. That’s the hike I want to do as well. It’s crazy that’s San Antonio city limits is a few miles away. BTW I’m booking a tour to see the pictographs at Devils River, we’re excited about it 😀

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@MrSTravelQuest are you going to the curly tail Panther?

[@Dawgliph]

“ Government” not “ Governments”
you should update info :
full-shower and bathrooms available.
You left out front country
area.

[@MrSTravelQuest]

We enjoy showcasing the parks, featuring numerous trails for exploration. Our focus is on sharing our hiking experiences, and it's helpful to be aware of the restroom facilities.