Wildlife viewing from the surrounding roads is the only activity at this location. A variety of wintering geese and Sandhill Crane make the lake a stopping place. The area is one of few places that has the habitat for pheasant. This environment attracts migratory waterfowl and shorebirds during the fall, winter, and spring.

The Playa Lakes, Armstrong Unit is 160 acres located in Castro County The WMA has a playa lake surrounded by grassland and reseeded farmland.

Many Texas Wildlife Management Areas are open for activities such as biking, primitive camping, birding, fishing, hiking, equestrian activities, driving tours, and wildlife viewing.

Many times you need minimally a Texas Limited Public Use Permit (LPU - #175). You can purchase a Limited Public Use Permit or Annual Public Hunting Permit at any location that sells hunting licenses or at the Texas License Connection. If purchased online a representation of receipt is acceptable until official printer version has been mailed to you. In some cases it's not obvious when you need a permit for a Texas Wildlife Management Area so it might be better to be safe, because Texas game wardens do check for such permits.

The Playa Lakes Wildlife Management Units