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Government Canyon State Natural Area

The land, approximately 5800 acres, was purchased in 1993. Construction of park facilities is underway. The canyon was on the "Joe Johnson" Road from San Antonio to Bandera which was blazed by the military at Fort Sam Houston in the 1850's. The canyon is part of the rich ranching history of Texas.

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Location	16861 Galm Road San Antonio Texas 78254
Phone	210-688-9055
Website	http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/govcan/govcan.htm The State Natural Area was purchased by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in 1993, in cooperation with Edwards Aquifer Authority (formerly Edwards Underground Water District), San Antonio Water System, the Trust for Public Land and the federal government Land and Water Conservation Fund. The park opened to the public on October 15th, 2005 ...