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Coordinates: 28°27′57″N 98°21′15″W / 28.46583°N 98.35417°W / 28.46583; -98.35417
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Choke Canyon State Park
A map of Texas showing the location of Atlanta State Park
A map of Texas showing the location of Atlanta State Park
A map of Texas showing the location of Atlanta State Park
A map of Texas showing the location of Atlanta State Park
LocationMcMullen and Live Oak County, Texas
Nearest cityThree Rivers, Texas
Coordinates28°27′57″N 98°21′15″W / 28.46583°N 98.35417°W / 28.46583; -98.35417
Area1,485 acres (6.01 km2)
Established1986
Governing bodyTexas Parks and Wildlife Department

Choke Canyon State Park is a state park near Three Rivers, Texas. The park is composed of two units; the 1,100 acres (450 ha) Calliham Unit in McMullen County and the 385 acres (156 ha) South Shore Unit in Live Oak County. The Calliham Unit opened on Aug. 21, 1987 and the 385-acre South Shore Unit opened on March 5, 1986. Both units are located on Choke Canyon Reservoir and managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.[1]

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  1. ^ "Choke Canyon State Park: History". tpwd.texas.gov. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

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