BURNET COUNTY, Texas – A new state park is in the works for Burnet County.
This week, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department finalized the purchase of more than 2,000 acres near Colorado Bend State Park.
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According to a release, the purchase solidifies phase one of a potential two-phase property purchase to create a new state park on over 3,000 acres.
TPWD is exploring an additional 1,100-acre property in Lampasas and Burnet counties, which was presented at the TPWD Commission meeting last week.
A combination of a one-time funding appropriation and funding from the sporting goods sales tax made the purchase of the 2,020-acre property possible.
The new state park will be developed through the Centennial Parks Conservation Fund, according to the release. This $1 billion fund was approved by voters in 2023.
“It’s great to see these acquisitions which will provide public access and conserve their beautiful landscapes for years to come,” said Jeff Hildebrand, Chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission. “This property near the current Colorado Bend State Park is the cornerstone for what will be a brand-new park.”
The new area features rugged hills, diverse native habitats and two miles of riverfront on the Colorado River.
It is 10 miles upstream from Lake Buchanan and will create more recreational opportunities and habitat protection.
With the sale complete, TPWD will now develop a plan with input from the public to determine what/where recreational opportunities will be on the property.
At this time, there is no anticipated park opening date.