Big Spring State Park (Texas)

For the Pennsylvania State Park, see Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area.

Big Spring State Park
A photo of the pavilion at Big Spring State Park
Pavilion built by the Civilian Conservation Corps
Map showing the location of Big Spring State Park
Map showing the location of Big Spring State Park
Big Spring
Map showing the location of Big Spring State Park
Map showing the location of Big Spring State Park
Big Spring
LocationHoward County, Texas, USA
Nearest cityBig Spring
Coordinates32°13′56″N 101°29′26″W / 32.23222°N 101.49056°W / 32.23222; -101.49056
Established1936
Visitors98,313 (in 2022)[1]
Governing bodyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department

Big Spring State Park is a Texas state park in Big Spring, Howard County, Texas in the United States. It was opened in 1936 after the 381.99 acres (154.59 ha) upon which it is situated was deeded to the state by the city of Big Spring in 1934 and 1935. It is named for the natural spring once located on the site that was later replaced by an artificial one.[2][3]

  1. ^ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "Big Spring State Park". Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
  3. ^ "Big Spring State Park (Texas)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved January 7, 2013.