Texas State Parks Near Barstow

Discover 2 parks within driving distance of Barstow

Monahans Sandhills State Park

Monahans, Texas

16 miles away

"Barstow residents can reach the park quickly for picnics, hiking, and desert photography. The park offers a larger outdoor destination than the surrounding rural communities."

Monahans Sandhills State Park features rolling dunes that can rise and fall with the wind, creating a unique landscape for outdoor recreation and photography. Visitors come for sandboarding, horseback riding, picnicking, and the quiet beauty of the Chihuahuan Desert.

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Providence Mountains State Recreation Area

Essex, California

58 miles away

"Barstow is a major Mojave Desert hub, making it a convenient base for exploring Providence Mountains SRA and other desert attractions."

Providence Mountains SRA is home to the famous Mitchell Caverns and dramatic limestone formations. The park offers guided cave tours, hiking, and stunning views of the Mojave Desert landscape.

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