Big Spring State Park
The park entrance is 0.7 miles from Big Spring. Day use is free. Hours: Open daily, 8 a.m. to sunset. Big Spring State Park is a state park in Howard County, Texas.
Big Spring State Park map
Big Spring State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Big Spring State Park is free to visit. Hours: Open daily, 8 a.m. to sunset.
- Big Spring State Park is 0.7 miles from Big Spring.
- Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Big Spring State Park.
Before you go
Big Spring State Park is 0.7 miles from Big Spring.
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
What to see
- Spring Big Spring Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
Swimming
- Water Lake
- tpwd.texas.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- tpwd.texas.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
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