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Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife. Your kids will connect with “natural fun” at our playscape and Discovery Trail.
Because Government Canyon is a natural area, not a park, our primary mission is conservation and resource management. Saturated trails become muddy, slick and, where puddles form, sometimes impassable.
Government Canyon State Natural Area lies on the edge of the Balcones Escarpment. The northern area features deep canyons on the eastern boundary of the Edwards Plateau. The southern section flattens into a broad plain.
First opened to the public in October, 2005, Government Canyon State Natural Area (GCSNA) preserves 12,244 acres (49.5 km 2; 19.1 sq mi) of rugged hills and canyons typical of the Texas Hill Country.
Government Canyon State Natural Area is open to the general public only Friday-Monday from 7am to 10pm & open additional days for day use and camping around major holidays. Check the Events Calendar on the Government Canyon State Natural Area website for specific dates.
Explore one of 4 easy hiking trails in Government Canyon State Natural Area that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 32 to 1,069 feet in elevation gain.
The Government Canyon State Natural Area is just outside of San Antonio, TX and is home to prehistoric footprints, camping & amazing trails. Click for more!
Nearly 40 miles of trails beckon you to explore the canyonlands and grasslands of Government Canyon State Natural Area. Join us in our mission of protecting highly sensitive ecosystems by observing proper trail etiquette as you explore.
Most Dinosaur Tracks Are Hidden on Private Land. At Government Canyon, You Can Stroll Alongside Them. Hikers at this San Antonio preserve peer down at 110-million-year-old footprints.
Government Canyon State Natural Area offers more than 40 miles of trails. You can also camp, attend a program or guided hike, geocache, picnic, take nature photos, and look for birds and other wildlife.