⚠️ Active alert**Screwworm Alert**
June 13, 2026 - New world screwworm has been found in parts of Texas.
Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal . Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian.
For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.
**Burn Ban**
May 15, 2026 - No wood or charcoal fires are allowed. You may cook with containerized fuel stoves (i.e. propane).
**Construction Notice**
March 26, 2026 - Electricity is shut off at the pavilion due to construction. Expect noise and occasional construction traffic on park roads.
**Water Contaminant Notice**
June 3, 2025 - The park uses water provided by the City of Big Spring. The city has issued a notice that its water exceeds "Maximum Containment Level" of trihalomethanes. Learn more about this contaminant on the city's website .
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