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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.
Park features 50 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking & equestrian use, plus hunting program.
What runners say about San Angelo State Park
“The campsites are spacious, level, and easy to access, with clean facilities and well-kept grounds.”
“Had a wonderful time camping here over the weekend, breathtaking sunsets and stunning sunrises.”
“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.”
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Trail conditions & character
“Still I enjoyed my stay at site #53 having an open view to the west sunset with no obstruction or site next door.”
“The park is beautifully maintained, peaceful, and full of scenic views.”
“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.”
“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”
“The campsites are spacious, level, and easy to access, with clean facilities and well-kept grounds.”
“The bathrooms close to our campsite had a wasp problem, as did the pavilion at our actual site.”
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
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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 |
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