Big Spring State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Big Spring State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Hike, bike, nature watch, picnic or just enjoy the view at this day-use park near Midland
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We had a great turnout for the Geocaching meet and greet. Huge thanks to Cindy for taking the initiative to plan and s...
02/07/2026

We had a great turnout for the Geocaching meet and greet. Huge thanks to Cindy for taking the initiative to plan and schedule this meeting and for all her work setting up more than 16 new geocaches in the park. Those caches are now available on the app, so come out and get your smileys. 😊

🪨 Please Don’t Create Stone Cairns 🪨We know stacking rocks can seem harmless (and even fun), but creating stone cairns i...
02/06/2026

🪨 Please Don’t Create Stone Cairns 🪨

We know stacking rocks can seem harmless (and even fun), but creating stone cairns in the park actually causes more harm than good.

Cairns can:
• Disturb wildlife habitat and fragile soils
• Damage vegetation and cultural resources
• Remove rocks that protect plants and insects

In our park, cairns impact the landscape we’re working to protect. They are important real estate that holds moisture for wildlife in our desert habitat. That moisture and protective housing is destroyed by moving these rocks and stacking them.

📸 Enjoy them with your eyes—not your hands—and help us keep the park natural and safe for everyone.

Thank you for being a good steward of your state park! 🌵💚

02/04/2026

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
February 3, 2026
From: Shane Bowles, Public Works Director

Rescind Boil Water Notice

On January 28, 2026, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Big Spring public water system (PWS ID #1140001), to issue a Boil Water Notice to inform customers, individuals, or employees that, due to conditions which occurred recently in the public water system, the water from this public water system was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking water or human consumption purposes.

The public water system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore the quality of the water distributed by this public water system used for drinking water or human consumption purposes, and has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling prior to use as of February 3, 2026.

If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Shane Bowles, Public Works Director, at 432-264-2501.

**UPDATE** Water has been shut off while the city works towards a solution. The CCC restrooms are closed. Please use Vau...
01/29/2026

**UPDATE** Water has been shut off while the city works towards a solution. The CCC restrooms are closed. Please use Vault restrooms until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.

The park is affected by the boil notice. We have placed sanitizer in the CCC restrooms for your convenience.

The park is open, but headquarters is closed. The gate is open to traffic. Water is shut off to the park, including the ...
01/27/2026

The park is open, but headquarters is closed. The gate is open to traffic. Water is shut off to the park, including the pavilion and CCC restrooms, to prevent burst pipes. Please use vault restrooms instead.

Big Spring State Park is currently open, but without staff. The gate is open, but road conditions continue to deteriorat...
01/25/2026

Big Spring State Park is currently open, but without staff. The gate is open, but road conditions continue to deteriorate with weather. Water is shut off to restrooms and pavilion area.

The City of Big Spring is urging everyone to stay home if possible. Please take extreme caution and stay warm.

Due to sensor issues with weather, entrance and exit gates may be closed.Big Spring State Park is unstaffed and HQ is cl...
01/24/2026

Due to sensor issues with weather, entrance and exit gates may be closed.

Big Spring State Park is unstaffed and HQ is closed, but gates are open to accommodate drive in traffic.

If you need to get off the road due to unsafe conditions, please feel free to use our parking lot.

12/14/2025

Santa is here!!!

12/14/2025

We have an update for today's event:

**UPDATE** Due to weather we have changed the programming of our event. The night sky viewing has been canceled due to cloudy skies. Pictures with Santa will be from 4:30pm to 6pm. Caroling will be starting at HQ at 4pm. The event will end at 6pm.

Go tell it on the mountain! Join us for a magical evening under the stars with night sky viewing, caroling, and pictures with Santa.

Meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus for a lovely Christmas photo (don't forget to bring a camera!). Sing along to timeless holiday favorites with friends, family and neighbors on the mountain.

Event lasts from 4-6pm.

Parking at the top of the mountain will be available until the gate closes for sunset and caroling at 6pm.

Pictures with Santa will last from 4:30-6pm. Bring your own camera.

Caroling will start at 4 pm at the headquarters.

Night sky viewing is canceled.

Event may be canceled due to weather. This posting will be updated should there be any event changes.

This is a free event. Come join us!

We're excited to bring a bit of the North Pole to Big Spring this Sunday. Don't miss out on your chance for pictures wit...
12/12/2025

We're excited to bring a bit of the North Pole to Big Spring this Sunday. Don't miss out on your chance for pictures with Santa!

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Big Spring, TX
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