Public Survey Texas Parks & Wildlife Bear Creek State Park

Thank you for your continued participation in planning Bear Creek State Park, a new 1,720-acre Texas State Park near Garner State Park with Frio River Access in Uvalde County. This new park represents a unique opportunity to protect native landscapes (including river and stream corridors/Riparian areas, hill country, and oak savannahs) -- while providing public access and supporting outdoor recreation for current and future generations.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is advancing the Public Use Plan by building on earlier community input to refine concept approaches for the park. The materials presented here reflect those concepts and respond to the priorities identified through previous engagement. The plan focuses on creating meaningful and sustainable opportunities for visitors to experience the park while aligning with the site’s natural conditions and the long-term vision for Bear Creek State Park.

Before completing this questionnaire, please review the presentation for an overview of the planning approach. Your feedback will help evaluate how well this approach aligns with community priorities and informs the final phase of planning.

The following questions ask you to evaluate how well the proposed plan reflects the priorities identified through previous community input.

Privacy and Confidentiality: Your participation in this survey is voluntary, and your responses will remain confidential. All data will be reported in aggregate form only. No personally identifiable information will be collected or shared. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is committed to protecting your privacy and will use this information solely for the purposes of park planning and public engagement. Privacy Policy.
1.Day Use
Based on previous public input, the top three priority experiences for day use recreation in the park are Backcountry Experiences, River Recreation and Birding.
2.OVERNIGHT USE
Based on previous public input, the top four preferred overnight lodging styles are Cabins, Backpacking campsites, Walk In Campsites, and Drive-Up Tent Campsites.
3.Trail Types
Based on previous public input, the top three preferred trail types are Natural Surface trails, Backcountry trails, and Mountain Biking trails.

How well do the concepts presented today accomplish these priorities?
4.The Public Use Plan for Bear Creek State Park envisions a wide range of opportunities to experience the beauty and character of the native Texas Hill Country. Immersive trails will wind through ridges and canyons, revealing dramatic landscapes and scenic vistas throughout the park. This long-term vision will be implemented in multiple phases over the coming decades.

What are you most excited about in the Updated Public Use Plan? (Select up to three)
5.Are there any other thoughts or concerns you’d like to share about this project?
6.ABOUT YOU
How did you learn about this meeting and/or presentation?
7.What’s your Zip Code?(Required.)
8.What days and times are generally most convenient for you to participate in public meetings or engagement activities? (Select all that apply)
9.What best describes your connection to this project? (Select all that apply)
10.What age group do you belong to? (Optional)
11.How often do you visit Texas State Parks? (Optional)
Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Your input will help evaluate and refine the concepts guiding the Public Use Plan for Bear Creek State Park and will play an important role in shaping the park’s future as planning moves forward. We encourage you to visit the project website for updates and additional information.
We appreciate the time and perspective you provided.