Owned and operated by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The area consists of 15,200 acres
of "Brush Country" that is typical of the Rio Grande Plains Ecological Area in South Texas. Chaparral offers "Driving Trails" as well as "Nature Trails" and bird watching along with mammals, amphibians and reptiles to discover. Primitive camping facilities available. Located southeast of town on U. S. 83 and F.M. 133 in Artesia Wells. Call or write before planning a trip.