Really enjoyed our visit to Abilene State Park. The park is clean, well maintained, and has a…read morepeaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The shaded areas and open spaces make it a great place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors. Traveling in our Class A motorhome with our Jeep in tow, we found it to be a convenient stop. The sites were accessible and setup was easy, making it a comfortable stay for a larger rig. Overall, a great park and one we would definitely visit again.

This state park is BEAUTIFUL! We had been waiting to find a hike that was full of trees instead of…read morethe usual West Texas dirt. The Abilene State Park really checked all of our boxes. We walked to the bird blind, did Elm Creek Trail and Eagle Trail. We also saw a bit of the Buffalo Wallow. Absolutely wonderful time and doesn't take long at all.

We went back here because of the last time we were here. Texas parks never disappoint. Our site was…read morequiet, bathrooms and showers hot, and we got to see buffaloes ( bison...I forgot) and longhorn cows getting fed. Sites are all very spacious and can be remote as you want.

The park was mellow, not many scenic views but that's u understandable for the area. The lake was a…read moretad on the small side, I was looking for more of a scenic area but the sights were on the dry side.

Love the river walk. Good trees, nice and covered. Feels safe. There are lighted paths. Clean walk…read moreways and people fishing.

Probably the last day to walk along the Concho without bursting into flames before Texas Summer…read moreArrives. Bars along the way offer AC

Beautiful lake in the out skirts of Abilene Texas. You are able to boat, fish, camp, picnic and…read morewalk around the park and lake. We came to visit last month and there was only one other car parked inside.

What a great park! The lake is just beautiful! I'm looking into buying a pontoon and finding a…read moremarina on the lake. The public area is very well manicured. It has a play set for children and nice covered pavilions for gatherings. The one we were at has a triple charcoal grill. Top Notch! I would recommend this as a family outing, reunion or just a great time! It's not crowded at all on this Thursday afternoon. We have the whole place to ourselves! This would also be a cool charity event. There is lots of bottles and various other trash at the waters edge that could be picked up in an afternoon with a few dedicated folks. That didn't detract from the scenic beauty and tranquility of the location. Highly Recommended!

These Lakes in this area ie. Allen Henry, JB Thomas are not state or federal camps or funded by…read morethem, they were done by the cities and counties of this area. People like to complain that with a pass you don't get access to other areas that they don't control is dumb, it's like saying I paid for a McDonald's gift card and not a single burger king accepts that payment. These areas they try very hard to keep clean and safe and although I may not agree with everything done with these places they try and I love them for it. During extended dry periods the lake all but disapears but it's great when the lake is up a few feet.

Great little stop for a passers-by camper or even vehicle sleeper. No gate. Self pay station and…read morethe camping spots overlooking the lake are only $7. Each spot has a roofed picnic table, and a ground fire pit and a trail down to the lake since the sites are on the hill. Had to trek up here because Lake Colorado City closes. Only rating for camping. Showers and restrooms are down by the boat ramp. They are pretty clean along with the restrooms. Showers are quarter machine operated for water conservation purposes. $0.50 for 3 minutes. I splurged an extra quarter for 4.5min and due to tough and dirty Army training, I ended up enjoying a high pressure extra 2 minutes of pure watery delight. So if you can combat shower, you'll be just fine with 2 quarters. :) Wrote the top portion upon arrival at night. Taking a star due to how darn dirty the place was. Trash EVERYWHERE even though the site had 2 large barrel trash cans :( Stupid, dirty people. Pics attached. Wear shoes and be careful using the trails down to the water due to so much glass.

The state Park staff was very helpful, for such a rugged area of Texas that is mostly desert. This…read morereservoir is really nice. The price is great and it is nice and quiet and well kept.

10.2024 !! Tranquil Family Getaway at Lake Colorado State Park !!…read moreLake Colorado State Park is absolutely gorgeous with its stunning landscapes and abundant nature. The campsites are nice and spacious, providing plenty of room for relaxation and family activities. The hiking and biking trails are excellent, offering a great way to explore the beautiful surroundings. Our family had a very relaxing time, enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty of the park. Highly recommend for anyone looking to unwind and connect with nature.

This place is awesome, and I really hope we can make our way back someday because the trails are…read morebeautiful to hike and we spent about an hour trying to find as many of the old animal medallions as we could, but I think some of them have been lost due to time, weather, or bad people stealing them. It seems to be maintained by volunteers only, so some of the paths are a little overgrown (watch out for thorn bushes), but we still had so much fun and it's honestly just very cool to walk through this old zoo from the 1920s - 1930s! While you're on your way out here, make sure to read the history of why the zoo closed down (mystery!) and take a picture of the map at the entrance to help you on your mission to find the various animal medallions. I hope you have better luck than we did, but maybe we'll be able to come back and find more! There are bathrooms, a playground, and a decent amount of parking. You can also get a nice view of the dam and the lake while you're here, just make sure not to cross the boundary into private property, according to some tips I read online they're kind of sensitive about it but we didn't experience any issues on our visit!

This was not as cool as we had hoped - especially based on the hype we had heard. Don't get me…read morewrong - it's a fine stop if you're near Cisco - but truly, all there is here are a few rock walls, some bent iron bars, and a couple of cavelike enclosures. The trail itself is paved in some areas and rocky in others. We tried to take the loop, but took a wrong turn somewhere. The nearby park and dam were interesting.

Great find! We were in the area for business and decided to camp and make a fun time of it. We…read morehadn't done any research but jjst adored this park. Clean restrooms. Hot water. Very well taken care of. The electricity in the bathroom didnt work, but there was electricity at the site to dry our hair. Beautiful sunrise and sunset over the lake. We felt like we had an excellent bang for our buck and would love to give a huge shout out to this state park. Only complaint is there were ants everywhere but that's not something a state park can really control. They only bothered our dog once.

Secluded cabins in beautiful settings. Fish cleaning station available with several shelters down…read moreby the water. We stayed in a full hook up RV site that was unfortunately a steep walk down to the lake. Several RV sites were very uneven. Bring blocks to level out.

This was the final park we went to explore but compared to the other two parks this one was a bit…read moreunderwhelming. There was a play area, picnic tables, and a shaded area. There wasn't much reason to get out and explore anymore. It's great for kids and picnics but not enough for us to stay longer.

What a great hidden gem! I don't understand why this was a completely deserted park both times we…read morevisited. This park has numerous trails for walking or biking. The trails are very nice, wide, and beautifully scenic. One of the trails takes you down to the Colorado River where you can swim or play in the water. It seems pretty clean and not a strong current. I want to jump in the next time we are there. There is a ton of spots for camping, and they all have water and electricity. There are bathrooms and playgrounds for the kiddos. So many trees making shade almost covered the entire park. Extremely clean, nice cut grass, and obviously well taken care of. I'm just so confused why no one was in this park? This is an amazing place to camp, bike, and spend the day! The only weird thing was the second time we went the gate to get into the park was closed. We were able to bike into the park from another park next door. Not sure if there is information on the San Saba website or not. Also, not sure if camping is free or not. We didn't see any signs. If you plan to camp you might want to do a little research first, but I couldn't recommend Risien Park any more.