A real oasis in the West Texas desert, featuring one of the largest spring-fed swimming pools in the world. There is scuba and skin diving. Not far away is McDonald Observatory and historic Fort Davis. The park is located 4 miles southwest of Balmorhea on State Highway 17, between Balmorhea and Toyahvale. From the west, take the Toyahvale exit off of I-10.
Seasonal discounts are available.
Home to the endangered Houston toad. The park is located one mile east of Bastrop on Texas 21. It can be reached from the east on Texas 71 or from Buescher State Park along Park Road 1. Seasonal discounts available, discount for week's and month's stay. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park Mission Nestled against the historic Rio Grande is a birding paradise and a subtropical woodland.