Oak trees in Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Oak trees in Government Canyon State Natural Area. Corey Leopold · CC BY 2.0

Government Canyon State Natural Area

State Natural Area · Texas · Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Plan your visit

Camping

1 mapped camping locations

Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Address
12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78254
Phone
(210) 688-9055
Official site
tpwd.texas.gov
Managed by
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Getting there

12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio, TX, 78254

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Things to do

Highlights: Government Canyon Springs · High Lonesome Windmill · Hoffmann Hayfield · Little Windmill · Track Site · Twin Oaks · Wildcat Canyon Ranch Structures · Zizelmann House

Activities & features: Amphitheater · Day Use · Picnic Area · Playground · Scenic Overlook

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Sources: State agency, Wikimedia Commons / editorial · updated 2026-09-12