State Parks
Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
600-acre area set aside to preserve native flora and fauna of lower Rio Grande Valley. On banks of Rio Grande, park offers picnicking, rest rooms, bird-watching and nature study. New nature trails, boardwalks and a Hawk Preservation Tower. Located off U.S. 83, exit F.M. 2062 and head south.
Plan Your Visit
Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Admission fee
- Address
- Park Rd. 43
- Phone
- 956/585-1107
- Website
- www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/bentsen/bentsen.htm
- Map
- Get Directions →
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