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Many parks fill to capacity on weekends and holidays. Pre-purchase a day pass and guarantee your entry and parking. Day passes are:
- Valid until 10 p.m., unless the park closes earlier.
- Available up to 1 month in advance.
- Not transferrable to another person or park.
- Also sold at the park, if available.
Driving Directions
From Abilene:
Take FM 89 Southwest 16 miles through Buffalo Gap. The park is 5 miles southwest of Buffalo Gap.
From Dallas\Ft Worth: Take I 20 West to Abilene. Take Loop 322 to Buffalo Gap exit. Take FM 89 Southwest 16 miles through Buffalo Gap. The park is 5 miles southwest of Buffalo Gap.
From Dallas\Ft Worth: Take I 20 West to Abilene. Take Loop 322 to Buffalo Gap exit. Take FM 89 Southwest 16 miles through Buffalo Gap. The park is 5 miles southwest of Buffalo Gap.
Alerts and Important Information
March 12, 2025 - Burn Ban in effect until further notice. No wood or charcoal fires allowed. You may use containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane) for cooking only. Contact the park for the latest information.
March 1, 2025 - The boat ramps at Lake Abilene are closed until further notice due to low water levels. Contact the park for updates.
Prescribed burns are planned during this timeframe (October-April), depending on weather and other factors. Prescribed fire operations and associated smoke may impact your visit. Some camping areas, lodging facilities, trails, and day-use areas may be closed for public safety. Contact the park to learn how this may affect your stay.
September 11, 2024 - Kayaks and canoes are not available to rent at this time, due to low lake levels.
If your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park.
DAY USE FEE: $5 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Park does not have a gate. The park is open 7 days a week year-round. Office Hours: Sunday - Saturday 8:15am to 4:45pm.
RENTAL INFORMATION: Rent a canoe or kayak at the vending machine at the lake. Lake Abilene is a no-wake lake, and boat motors may not exceed idle speed. Review our water safety tips before you head out.
POOL INFORMATION: As of August 12th, 2021 the pool is closed for the season.
For information about pool rentals for private parties held during regular business hours, please call the park directly.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 325-572-3204
DAY USE FEE: $5 per day, per person 13 and older.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Park does not have a gate. The park is open 7 days a week year-round. Office Hours: Sunday - Saturday 8:15am to 4:45pm.
RENTAL INFORMATION: Rent a canoe or kayak at the vending machine at the lake. Lake Abilene is a no-wake lake, and boat motors may not exceed idle speed. Review our water safety tips before you head out.
POOL INFORMATION: As of August 12th, 2021 the pool is closed for the season.
For information about pool rentals for private parties held during regular business hours, please call the park directly.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 325-572-3204
Notes
There is no gate that restricts access to the main entrance.
If arriving after hours without reservation, fill out a Self-Pay envelope and either pay the required site and entry fees with cash or check, or indicate on the envelope that there is no money inside. Look for any campsites that have been assigned to campers with reservations on the maps and proceed to select a VACANT campsite that has not been assigned to another camper. During periods of high occupancy all late arrivals without reservations will be directed to the Wagon Circle camping loop using posted signs at the entrance. The on-call ranger's phone number is always posted on the sliding glass door to headquarters.
Note: Self-Pay has no change. Exact change recommended, otherwise you may indicate a donation is included.
If arriving after hours without reservation, fill out a Self-Pay envelope and either pay the required site and entry fees with cash or check, or indicate on the envelope that there is no money inside. Look for any campsites that have been assigned to campers with reservations on the maps and proceed to select a VACANT campsite that has not been assigned to another camper. During periods of high occupancy all late arrivals without reservations will be directed to the Wagon Circle camping loop using posted signs at the entrance. The on-call ranger's phone number is always posted on the sliding glass door to headquarters.
Note: Self-Pay has no change. Exact change recommended, otherwise you may indicate a donation is included.