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Goliad State Park and Historic Site, Goliad, TX

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Goliad State Park and Historic Site

Texas state park on the San Antonio River built around the restored Spanish colonial Mission Espíritu Santo.

108 Park Road 6, Goliad, TX 77963-3206 · Goliad, TX

About Goliad State Park and Historic Site

This state park on the southern edge of Goliad sits beside the San Antonio River. Its centerpiece is Mission Espíritu Santo, a Spanish colonial mission that Civilian Conservation Corps workers restored in the 1930s. Visitors can tour the chapel and exhibits, ring the church bell, and learn about the mission's ranching history. The park also offers hiking and biking trails, a bird blind, river fishing, kayak and canoe take-out, camping with varied hookups, and screened shelters. Nearby historic sites include the ruins of Mission Rosario and the El Camino Real de los Tejas Visitors Center. Regular weekend ranger programs and seasonal events are offered.

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