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Fort Parker State Park

Fort Parker State Park
Photo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Location
Limestone County, Texas
Nearest town
5.6 miles north of Groesbeck
Type
State Park
DirectionsOfficial park site ↗

About Fort Parker State Park

1,458.8 acres make up this park, land tied to the Fort Parker massacre of 1836, from which the park takes its name. It opened in 1941 under the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Someone deciding whether to visit would know the acreage and the historical event behind the site, both drawn directly from the record of its founding.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Fort Parker State Park is in Limestone County, Texas, 5.6 miles north of Groesbeck. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Fort Parker State Park

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Towns near Fort Parker State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.