This document lists the top 10 state parks in Texas according to the author Robert Peters. The parks include Big Bend National Park and Big Bend State Ranch Park ranked first, followed by Caddo Lake State Park, Longhorn Caverns State Park, Padre Island National Seashore, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Monahans Sandhills State Park, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, Hueco Tanks Park and Historic Site, Pedernales Falls State Park, and Palo Duro Canyon State Park ranked tenth.