State Parks
Rusk/Palestine State Park
Each of the two units of the park offers outdoor fun and recreation, such as camping, hiking, picnicking, and pedal boating, along with watching native birds and small mammals. Rusk/Palestine State Park in East Texas includes the terminals of the popular Texas State Railroad.
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Getting There & Details
- Admission
- Admission
- Phone
- 512/389-8900
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While You're in Rusk
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