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National Parks in Texas

Texas is home to 2 national parks, each offering a distinct landscape and experience. Here they are, ranked by annual visitation.

Updated February 2026

#1Century Plant Agave

Big Bend

TX

ComfortableHidden GemDark Sky

Big Bend protects 1,200 square miles where the Chisos Mountains rise from desert. Over 450 bird species recorded—more than any park.

#2the slat flats become flooded during monsoon months after large rain events.

Guadalupe Mountains

TX

ComfortableHidden Gem

Texas's highest peaks rise from a 265-million-year-old fossil reef in the Chihuahuan Desert, holding more species than any Texas park.

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Data sourced from the NPS API and NPS IRMA visitor statistics.