Montgomery County Parks close at dusk per county rules. The Woodlands Township parks close at 10 PM (most) or dusk (nature preserves). Conroe parks close at 10 or 11 PM. Lake Conroe public access ramps have specific hours. After-hours trespass enforceable.
Montgomery County Precinct park system (Precincts 1-4) generally closes parks at dusk with specific closing times posted at entrances — Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center closes at dusk, Lake Houston Wilderness Park has gated entry with dawn-to-dusk hours. The Woodlands Township operates over 140 parks under township rules — most parks close at 10 PM, nature preserves and pathways generally close at dusk, lighted sports facilities may extend to 10 or 11 PM during scheduled play. Conroe city parks close at 10-11 PM under Code Ch. 50 (or similar parks chapter). Lake Conroe public boat ramps (Stow-A-Way Marina, Cagle Recreation Area) have posted hours — Cagle operated by US Forest Service with specific closing. After-hours presence is criminal trespass under TX Penal Code §30.05 or §30.051 (trespass on public property). TX HB 1925 camping ban (Penal §48.05) criminalizes unauthorized camping in public spaces statewide.
After-hours park trespass: TX §30.05 Class B misdemeanor or Class C citation $50-$500. Unauthorized camping: TX §48.05 Class C fine $500. Vandalism during closure: criminal mischief charges. Vehicle impound possible.
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