Find West Texas's Hidden Gem: Big Spring State Park Big Spring State Park is a 382-acre day-use park perched atop a dramatic 200-foot bluff on the southwest edge of Big Spring, Texas. Here's what you need to know before you visit: Quick Facts: Location: No. 1 Scenic Drive, Big Spring, TX 79720 (36 miles east of Midland, 100 miles west of Abilene) Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. to sunset Entrance Fee: Free Size: 382 acres Main Attractions: Scenic drives, hiking trails, historic CC