Those planning to travel out of the Houston area to see the April 8 eclipse can make the day pass reservations for state parks beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, March 8, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced.
Those hoping to view the total eclipse from a state park location can call the Texas State Parks Reservations Center at 512-389-8900 or visit tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/reservations/ for all parts except Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Reservations for Enchanted Rock must be made on March 11 by phone only. The department will take calls to the reservation line on a first-come, first-served basis, and the limited number of day passes is expected to go quickly.
Texas has 31 state parks within the path of totality, and a partial eclipse will be visible in other state parks. Parks in the line of totality are expected to reach capacity, and members of the public are asked not to visit unless they have a pre-purchased day pass or overnight reservation.
To make the reservation process easier, members of the public should have their vehicle information ready, including license plate number, make, model, and number of occupants broken down by adults and kids under 12 years of age. Reservations must be confirmed with a credit card, so callers and those reserving online will need that information as well.
