Lake Colorado City State Park: public hunting, 2026-27 seasons and access
Lake Colorado City State Park is 140 acres of public hunting land in Mitchell County, Texas, TPWD unit #1096. Adults hunt it on the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit. TPWD's 2026-27 map booklet lists dove as legal game here.
Data updated October 2026. Seasons and rules: TPWD's 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands. Boundaries: TPWD's Public Hunt Locator map.
This areaOther public hunting landCounty lineLake or riverHighway
| TPWD unit | #1096 |
|---|---|
| Size | 140 acres (TPWD booklet); 591 acres mapped |
| County | Mitchell County |
| Permit | Annual Public Hunting Permit ($48) |
| Legal game listed | Dove |
| Deer | No deer season for walk-in hunters in the booklet |
| White-tailed deer unit | TPWD unit 29 South |
| Towns | Westbrook (5 mi), Colorado City (6 mi) and Loraine (13 mi) |
| Highways | TX 163 and I-20 (3.5 mi) |
What can you hunt on Lake Colorado City State Park in 2026-27?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists 1 legal game entry for Lake Colorado City State Park, not deer. Every line below is TPWD's own wording.
| Species or season | What TPWD's 2026-27 booklet says |
|---|---|
| Dove | Each day of the Central Zone. |
What are the rules on Lake Colorado City State Park?
- Permit and registration: On-site registration is required. APH Permit holders may access hunt area only.
- Means restriction: Shotguns are the only firearms that may be used or possessed during these hunts.
- Special regulations: The hunt area can accommodate only a limited number of hunting parties; positions will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis each hunt day. Access to the hunt area from the parking area is by foot only. See Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual for Dove regulations. APH Permit holders may access hunt area only.
Source: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #1096 (PDF).
How do you get to Lake Colorado City State Park?
Lake Colorado City State Park lies in Mitchell County. Nearest towns: Westbrook (5 miles), Colorado City (6 miles), Loraine (13 miles) and Coahoma (21 miles). Highways within 5 miles: TX 163 (it crosses or touches the area) and I-20 (3.5 miles). Water nearby: Lake Colorado City.
TPWD's map points for Lake Colorado City State Park: 1 camp site, 1 designated access point, 1 parking area and 1 info/registration station.
Which deer management unit is Lake Colorado City State Park in?
Lake Colorado City State Park lies in TPWD white-tailed deer management unit 29 South. TPWD publishes its harvest survey statewide; across Texas in 2025-26 it estimates 714,424 white-tailed deer hunters took 782,405 deer. The page on Texas public hunting has the statewide table.
Units: TPWD white-tailed deer management units. Harvest: TPWD Big Game Harvest Survey, 2025-26.
What other public hunting is near Lake Colorado City State Park?
The closest other places on the Annual Public Hunting Permit with a page of their own, measured edge to edge:
| Area | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| San Angelo State Park | Tom Green | 55.4 mi |
| Abilene State Park | Taylor | 59 mi |
TPWD also leases 1 dove and small game area within 40 miles, the nearest Millhollon Trust (264 acres, 22.6 mi). All of them are on the Texas dove leases page.
Questions hunters ask
Do you need a permit to hunt Lake Colorado City State Park?
Yes. Hunters 17 and older need the $48 Annual Public Hunting Permit along with a Texas hunting license; hunters under 17 may hunt free with a permitted adult. TPWD's booklet adds: On-site registration is required. APH Permit holders may access hunt area only.
Can you hunt deer on Lake Colorado City State Park?
Not on the Annual Public Hunting Permit: TPWD's 2026-27 booklet lists no deer season here.
Can you camp on Lake Colorado City State Park?
TPWD's 2026-27 booklet prints no camping rules for Lake Colorado City State Park. Ask the area office before planning to stay overnight.
Where is Lake Colorado City State Park?
Lake Colorado City State Park is in Mitchell County. The nearest towns: Westbrook (5 miles), Colorado City (6 miles) and Loraine (13 miles). Highways nearby: TX 163 and I-20.
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Where these facts come from
- Legal game, dates, rules, permits and closures: TPWD 2026-27 Map Booklet for Public Hunting Lands, unit #1096.
- Boundaries, zones and map points: TPWD Public Hunt Locator map. Acres and distances measured by FilledTag.
- Counties, highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 and Gazetteer. Lakes and rivers: USGS National Hydrography Dataset.
FilledTag is not part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. TPWD's booklet and posted signs are the final word on every rule; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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