By News Staff on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Enchanted Rock State Natural Area opens new Backcountry Area for day usage Texas Parks and Wildlife DepartmentFREDERICKSBURG - One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area's newest expansions, the Backcountry Area, opened for expanded public day use on July 7.

This is the first phase of opening for self-guided day use.

The timeline for developing all Centennial Parks includes facilitated public day use such as guided hikes at the 12-month mark and expanded public day use at 18 months where visitors can explore on their own."This first wave of development will be a good fit for true adventurers who want a more rugged experience than what they've been currently experiencing at Enchanted Rock," said Superintendent Doug Cochran.