The land, approximately 5800 acres, was purchased in 1993. Construction of park facilities is underway. The canyon was on the "Joe Johnson" Road from San Antonio to Bandera which was blazed by the military at Fort Sam Houston in the 1850's. The canyon is part of the rich ranching history of Texas.
Location:
16861 Galm Road, San Antonio Texas 78254
Telephone
210-688-9055
Other Texas State Parks nearby:
(Concan) Garner State Park
(San Antonio) Government Canyon State Natural Area
(Bandera) Hill Country State Natural Area
(Spring Branch) Honey Creek State Natural Area
(Castroville) Landmark Inn State Historical Park
(Canyon) Palo Duro Canyon State Park
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01/10 Coming to The San Antonio area
Wild Hog Festival and Craft Fair Sabinal TX March22-24 The annual World Championship Wild Hog Catching Contest features a two-person team chasing a wild hog in a pen, capturing the hog, placing it in a burlap sack and crossing the finish line in the fastest time.
Old Settlers Music Festival Driftwood TX April18-21 Central Texas' signature music event featuring Grammy-winning Americana, arts and craft, camping, food, and libations.
Austin Yoga Conference Austin TX May11-12 Mehtab, Kyra Haglund, Charlotte Matsumura, and Gioconda are among the master yoga teachers who will appear at the Austin Yoga Conference.
Cactus Pear Music Festival San Antonio TX July5-15 A classical music festival inspired by the cactus pear margarita.
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