Gus Engeling WMA
16419 N US Hwy 287, Tennessee Colony TX 75861 Hours
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About Gus Engeling WMA
Gus Engeling WMA is a beautiful and peaceful place that makes people proud to call Texas home. It is a huge wildlife management area with over 60 years of meticulous ecosystem management, offering breathtaking natural beauty. Visitors enjoy rock hunting, hiking, fishing, and looking at wildflowers and birds. The quiet seclusion is perfect for nature walks or sitting in a field to observe wildlife. Facilities, including bathrooms and a hunters camp with camping spots, are noted as top notch. While some screened shelters need repair, the area remains a favorite for its flawless staff, dog-friendly policy, and picturesque meadows ideal for a picnic. It is closed in winter and has restricted access during hunting seasons.
Most Recent Reviews
June 2026
We go out here for scientific research and the site is unmatched in diversity of herpetofauna. The personnel are wonderful and care deeply for this land. We will be back!
May 2026
State Park well taken care of good staff. Very helpful. views of all the different types of forestry for development..
May 2026
Amazing biodiversity! One of the most special places in Texas!
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- Tennessee Colony, Texas
