Who wants to take a road trip? Covid had us in quarantine for most of 2020 but if you’re anything like us, you’re ready to get outside (staying socially responsible and distant of course). Gather up the family and take a ride into the countryside to see the beauty of Texas in the Fall! You won’t be disappointed.
Where to see the best fall foliage in San Antonio | Autumn in San Antonio:
There’s really no way to go wrong here…but we’re going to share a list of our favorite spots to see the leave changing here in San Antonio and nearby. Hopefully these beautiful natural wonders will give you a great excuse to get out with your family and enjoy the world without having to stress about crowds, sickness, etc.
In the southern states like Texas, leaves will start to change color in late October and early November. Once they begin to change they’ll start to fall about a week after that. In the states like Tennessee, West Virginia or North Carolina you’d see the leaves changing in mid October but because the weather gets colder a little more slowly in Texas, the end of October and into mid November is prime time for checking out the fall foliage!
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
634 Park Road 48 South, Jasper, (409) 384-5231, tpwd.texas.gov
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
341 State Park Road 2117, Pittsburg, (903) 572-5531, tpwd.texas.gov
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, (830) 685-3636, tpwd.texas.gov
Caddo Lake State Park
245 Park Rd 2, Karnack, (903) 679-3351, tpwd.texas.gov
Guadalupe River State Park
3350 Park Road 31, Spring Branch, (830) 438-2656, tpwd.texas.gov
Daingerfield State Park
455 Park Road 17, Daingerfield, (903) 645-2921, tpwd.texas.gov
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, (830) 868-7304, tpwd.texas.gov
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
400 Pine Canyon, Salt Flat, (915) 828-3251, nps.gov
Tyler State Park
789 Park Road 16, Tyler, (903) 597-5338, tpwd.texas.gov
Davis Mountains State Park
TX-118, Fort Davis, (432) 426-3337, tpwd.texas.gov
Lost Maples State Natural Area
37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, (830) 966-3413, tpwd.texas.gov
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
11450 State Hwy Park Rd 5, Canyon, tpwd.texas.gov
Cooper Lake State Park
1690 FM 3505, Sulphur Springs, (903) 945-5256, tpwd.texas.gov
Galveston Island State Park
14901 FM3005, Galveston, (409) 737-1222, tpwd.texas.gov
Garner State Park
234 RR 1050, Concan, (830) 232-6132, tpwd.texas.gov
Dinosaur Valley State Park
1629 Park Road 59, Glen Rose, (254) 897-4588, tpwd.texas.gov
Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
100 Park Road 71, Mineral Wells, (940) 328-1171, tpwd.texas.gov
Caprock Canyons
850 Caprock Canyon Park Road, Quitaque, (806) 455-1492, tpwd.texas.gov
McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy, Austin, (512) 243-1643, tpwd.texas.gov
Inks Lake State Park
3630 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, (512) 793-2223, tpwd.texas.gov
Blanco State Park
101 Park Rd 23, Blanco, (830) 833-4333, tpwd.texas.gov
Martin Creek Lake State Park
9515 Co Road 2181D, Tatum, (903) 836-4336, tpwd.texas.gov
Cedar Hill State Park
1570 FM1382, Cedar Hill, (972) 291-3900, tpwd.texas.gov
Ray Roberts Lake State Park
100 P W 4137, Pilot Point, (940) 686-2148, tpwd.texas.gov
All of these locations are beautiful and perfect for a stay-cation. Check out the foliage that is close to you or plan a little road trip to see some of the more far away spots. Be sure to check the websites before you leave so that you know what rules and regulations are in place. Some may have changed due to Covid-19 and pandemic rules!
