Government Canyon State Natural Area

Known for

• dinosaur tracks

  “Take a five-mile hike to see the only known dinosaur footprints on public land in Bexar County.”

• drinking water protection

  “On the north side of San Antonio lies a 13,000-acre wil­der­ness that protects the city's drinking water.”

• pet restrictions

  “Pets and domesticated animals are restricted to the front country trails.”

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About

Government Canyon State Natural Area is a 13,000-acre wilderness located just outside San Antonio that protects the city's drinking water. The park features over 40 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and trail running through grasslands and canyons. While it offers extensive outdoor activities, pets and domesticated animals are restricted to the front country trails and are not allowed on specific routes like the dinosaur track trail.

What people say

Visitors praise the park's well-maintained, scenic trails and unique dinosaur tracks, though they frequently note the rocky terrain and the strict requirement to bring ample water as services are limited.

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