Mae asks that if you take your pet out to hike be mindful of the hot temps. If the temp is 98 degrees, the rocks can be near 120 degrees. Here is an easy test. Put the back of your hand on a rock, if you can’t hold it there for 5 secondsit’s to hot for your pets paws. Hike safe!

Beginning today, June 28th, the boat ramp at Colorado Bend State Park will have limited use. No large boats will be allowed. Only kayaks or smaller boats which can be loaded and unloaded by hand. #lifeisbetteroutside #coloradobendstatepark

Everyone had a good time at the Annual Ice Cream and Cobbler Social. #lifeisbetteroutside #TexasStateParks #coloradobendstatepark

Created with #AppleClips. Hiking tips for Colorado Bend State Park with Ranger Debbie and Ranger Cora. #lifeisbetteroutside #TexasStateParks #coloradobendstatepark

The boat ramp is closed to boats requiring a trailer to load or unload due to low water level. Only kayaks and hand loaded/unloaded watercraft are allowed to use the ramp. Contact the park for more information.

While we received much needed rain, the boat ramp remains closed to boats requiring a trailer to load or unload. Only kayaks and hand loaded or unloaded watercraft are allowed to use the ramp. Cont HQ for more information. #texasstateparks

The burn ban for Colorado Bend State Park has been lifted!

The low water crossing at Cherokee Creek before entering the park is currently flooded and there is no access to the park at this time. Rangers will update once water recedes and access is available. #texasstateparks #turnarounddontdrown #coloradobendstatepark

The water is receding over the low water crossing at Cherokee Creek and will be passable in a few hours, warranted no further rains. Conditions can change quickly with additional rainfall so plan accordingly and be smart. #coloradobendstatepark #texasstateparks

We have received much needed rainfall: however, the boat ramp is still out of the river. The boat ramp will remain closed to boats requiring a trailer to load/unload. Only kayaks and hand loaded watercraft are allowed to use the ramp. #texasstateparks

The low water crossing at Cherokee Creek before entering the park is currently flooded and there is no access to the park at this time. Rangers will update once water recedes and access is available. #texasstateparks #turnarounddontdrown #coloradobendstatepark

The water has receded at the low water crossing at Cherokee Creek and it is now passable. Don’t forget to get your day pass at: texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com #texasstateparks #coloradobendstatepark #lifeisbetteroutside

Save the date! October 1st is International Observe the Moon. Join us at Colorado Bend State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife to observe the moon and also learn about Astrophotography. This event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. tpwd.texas.gov/cal.../colorad…

The raccoons at Colorado Bend State Park are kind of working on their manners. They just forgot to put the trash back in the trash can.

Happy World Rivers Day! Sometimes our wonderful Colorado River flows fast, sometimes slow, sometimes high and sometimes low, and on and on it goes. #WorldRiversDay #lifeisbetteroutside #texasstateparks

Colorado Bend State Park will be closed to the public Monday, November 7th until 2:00pm Friday, November 11th. We are closed for a drawn hunt.

Beautiful, blooming flowers on a cold, rainy day. These are located near Gorman Creek.

Colorado Bend State Park is closed to the public December 27th - December 29th with a reopening time of 2:00pm. We are closed for a wildlife management drawn hunt.

Happy New Year! This year we celebrate 100 years of Texas State Parks🎂 Help us get the party started by sharing your favorite state park memory 👇🏽 Join the celebration at TexasStateParks.org/100years #TexasStateParks #TexasParks100

A photo before our First Day Hike at Colorado Bend State Park! We hiked Cedar Chopper Loop Trail and had fun. Thank you to the families who also brought their fur babies. Happy New Year and Happy Hiking! #lifeisbetteroutside #TexasStateParks