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San Angelo State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,410 Google reviews · Running trail in San Angelo, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
50 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from San Angelo State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

50 miShadedScenicStroller / ADAFlat & fastRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park features 50 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking & equestrian use, plus hunting program.

What runners say about San Angelo State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,410 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The campsites are spacious, level, and easy to access, with clean facilities and well-kept grounds.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Had a wonderful time camping here over the weekend, breathtaking sunsets and stunning sunrises.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Typical West Texas State Park very open with the mesquite trees scattered around so not a lot of shade but this time of year it's it's good.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 7 mentions

“The park is beautifully maintained, peaceful, and full of scenic views.”

Nice playground, good hiking trails. Scenic. Campsites are large and some have covers. Cabins are Basic and have water outside. You can park your RV next to your cabin and hook up water and electric. Beautiful views and pleasant personnel. A must-see is the bison feedings, currently at 10am Wednesday and Saturday.

★★★★★ — Dee , Jul 2025

Outstanding Experience at San Angelo State Park We had an outstanding stay at San Angelo State Park! The park is beautifully maintained, peaceful, and full of scenic views. The campsites are spacious, level, and easy to access, with clean facilities and well-kept grounds.

★★★★★ — Remote , Nov 2025

I LOVE ALL OUR TEXAS STATE PARKS. This park is a very pleasant getaway from other crowded parks. Unfortunately, most of the amenities centered on the lake. Now the lake is only 2% full from its full level. We did not see any watercraft at all (March 20, 2025.

★★★★★ — Patrick , Mar 2025

My wife and I had a great three days on the trails. We don’t camp, but the park is close enough to town that we don’t have to. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the park and the wildlife in it. The trails are clean and well maintained, and the trails just challenging enough to break a sweat.

★★★★★ — Alejandro , Apr 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 11 mentions

“Still I enjoyed my stay at site #53 having an open view to the west sunset with no obstruction or site next door.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“The park is beautifully maintained, peaceful, and full of scenic views.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Typical West Texas State Park very open with the mesquite trees scattered around so not a lot of shade but this time of year it's it's good.”

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+) 3 mentions

“note that some of the camping loops are very far from the main entrance (like 8 miles) and you have to open manual locks to enter and get out”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The campsites are spacious, level, and easy to access, with clean facilities and well-kept grounds.”

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🚻 Restrooms

“The bathrooms close to our campsite had a wasp problem, as did the pavilion at our actual site.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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Plan your run at San Angelo State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • Distance50 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitetpwd.texas.gov
  • Phone+1 325-949-4757
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–4:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find San Angelo State Park

362 FM 2288, San Angelo, TX 76901

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.