Government Canyon State Natural Area
The park entrance is 4.5 miles from Helotes. 25 campsites. Day use costs $6 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily. Gate hours: Friday - Monday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Government Canyon State Natural Area is a state park in Bexar County, Texas.
Government Canyon State Natural Area map
Government Canyon State Natural Area 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
- Government Canyon State Natural Area has 25 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Entry to Government Canyon State Natural Area costs $6 daily adult entrance. Hours: Open daily. Gate hours: Friday - Monday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Government Canyon State Natural Area is 4.5 miles from Helotes.
- Drinking water available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
- No, dogs are not allowed at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
- Yes, Water Lake is open to swimming at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Before you go
Government Canyon State Natural Area is 4.5 miles from Helotes.
- Drinking water available
- Showers available
- Flush restrooms
Camping at Government Canyon State Natural Area
Government Canyon State Natural Area has 25 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Cave Cave Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
Swimming
- Water Lake
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