Abilene State Park
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Abilene State Park, southwest of Abilene, in Taylor County, is among a low range of hills called the Callahan Divide, in the extreme western portion of North Central Texas. Acquired in 1933 by deed from the City of Abilene, the park's total acreage is 529.4.
The park offers camping, hiking, nature study, swimming (summer), picnicking, fishing in Buffalo Wallow Pond in the park and nearby Lake Abilene, and biking and walking on park roads.
About 20 to 30 minuites from Abilene, or 10 to 15 from Buffalo Gap. Just on the other side of the spillway for Lake Abilene.
MUCH more information available at:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/abilene/
The park offers camping, hiking, nature study, swimming (summer), picnicking, fishing in Buffalo Wallow Pond in the park and nearby Lake Abilene, and biking and walking on park roads.
About 20 to 30 minuites from Abilene, or 10 to 15 from Buffalo Gap. Just on the other side of the spillway for Lake Abilene.
MUCH more information available at:
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/abilene/
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abilene_State_Park
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 32°14'9"N 99°52'55"W
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- Horse Hollow II Wind Energy Center 17 km
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