Great hiking trails and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful! Had a great day fishing at the…read morepond as well.

As an outdoors goer, I love visiting this park with the exception that the people around there wait…read morefor others to pick up trash if they see it. So guess who ends up picking up trash all the time? That's right, me! Sadly, I see more and more trash every time I go, and that is a disgrace. A clean park lies on the citizens like us. If you see trash, please pick it up. Bring a bag with you. Every lit but that we do, will. Ake a big difference collectively. Don't expect others to pick up trash, please help and pick it up!

Mission Tejas State Park is a quiet scenic spot that is perfect for a low key outdoor escape. The…read morepark blends history and nature well with a replica mission peaceful hiking trails and tall pines that create a calm East Texas atmosphere. It is not huge or packed with amenities but that is part of its charm making it great for picnics short hikes or simply unplugging for a while.

Mission Tejas State Park is a great park that's a little off the beaten path and not too crowded,…read morewhich was great! We have an annual State Park pass (it costs $70 a year, but everyone in your car gets in free!). The Park Ranger was very knowledgeable and helpful. He asked if we had bug spray and we said yes. He said "use it!". Also asked if we had drinking water. It felt as if he truly cared about our safety. He weren't there to camp since we were staying at a nearby AirBnB. But we did drive around and then did a little hiking and saw some of the sights. There was a great look-out spot where you could see out for miles. Can't wait to come back and do more hiking!

Fort Boggy State Park is a nice little state park. It would get 5 stars but for the rude family who…read morechose to blare their music like they were the only ones at the park. The hike around the lake is an easy one but a little muddy with the rain recently. Not busy even on a Saturday.

The star of the show here is the cabins, although if we lived within an hour driving distance we…read moremight also periodically visit for the day to swim in the lake. The cabins are one large room with a queen bed and a bunk bed. Apparently there used to be a trundle under the bunk bed but they were removed at some point. The cabins have great working AC - much better than the cabins we have previously stayed in at Inks Lake State Park. There was a record breaking heat wave the weekend we stayed there and the cabin stayed cool. The cabins have a mini fridge (with a tiny freezer section in it), a microwave, and a coffee pot. You will need to supply your own coffee filters and all the bedding, including pillows. The cabins do have a broom and dustpan, as well as a door mat to keep some of the dirt out. There is a table with 4 chairs. The best part of the cabins are the two porches: one screened in and one open. They are LARGE porches, fully covered, and each one has 2 wooden chairs and a small table. Each porch has a ceiling fan, although neither fan spun fast enough to create much airflow. We tried pulling the chain to see if we could get the blades spinning faster without luck. If we were to return in the summer again, I would bring along our own fan. Even in the heat of an August heat wave, it was absolutely glorious to sit out on the porch in the morning with a cup of coffee. The cabins do not have their own bathrooms, but the bathroom nearby is exclusively for the 5 cabins and is cleaned every day. Between the limited use and the frequent cleaning, these were the nicest state park bathrooms we have ever used. Plenty of hot water, and a cold drinking fountain and water bottle filling station outside. The only complaint was that the toilets were INCREDIBLY difficult to flush, to the point where 4 of my 6 kids were physically unable to do it. I walked into the bathroom to find a poop sitting in the toilet multiple times and I have to assume it's because the guest before me was unable to push the button hard enough to get the toilet to flush. The park itself is tiny. There are two main trails; the one around the lake is roughly a mile and the one that leads to the primitive campsites is around 1.5 miles. The trails are pretty rough, with lots of holes, branches, and sandy areas, offering many opportunities for runners to sprain their ankle (which sadly, happened). I would plan on walking (not running) the trails, and even then only if you have strong ankles. The trails are shaded and pretty. I almost ran into a wild hog one morning on the trail out to the primitive campsites. The main attraction of the park is the lake, which is small, but fun for swimmers. There is a swim beach and a floating dock. The sand is soft and you do not need water shoes. The lake is apparently spring fed, but it's been hot enough for long enough with no rain here in Texas that the water was warmer than any spring I've ever felt. Still, on a 110 degree day it sure felt nice to float out there. The water is relatively clear, for a lake. You can fish on the lake and there are kayaks to rent, although they are ridiculously expensive (in my opinion) and have a complicated rental process. Forget the Kayaks... just bring your own inner tubes and float around. If you're looking to camp in the summer without sweating at night and you like to swim, Fort Boggy is a great spot. The cabins are $85 a night plus hotel tax. Calling this a hotel when you have to bring your own linens and there's no bathroom is kind of a stretch, but taxes are taxes I guess. Overall it's a fun weekend in a beautiful cabin by a nice lake. Great family time. I wish all the state parks had cabins this nice!

EWING Park is the perfect place to take a vacation or call home! The park is well kept and adjacent…read moreto a public boat ramp for easy access to BIG SAM! They also offer a wash house, a propane filling station, and wifi! The owner prides himself in making sure his guests are comfortable! This campground has it all!

Great Rv park. The owner is very nice. The lady who keeps it up is great also! We enjoy the quiet…read morelittle park. Right behind the park is the public boat launch. The lake has a little beach the kids enjoy which is a big plus. We love having a washateria nice showers and restroom at the front of the park that are very clean. They also have a propane filling station. The owner comes by every morning to get the trash with his tractor. Great place for exactly what we love to do fish and enjoy the water with friends and family. This park also has WiFi. So happy here.

Finally made it out to Blue Lagoon in Huntsville, Texas. Vis was 10-15ft due to recent rain. 68° at…read morethe surface and 64° bottom temp at 25ft. They have an underwater rope course you can use to navigate from one side to the other. The waters color and clarity come from its origin. It was originally a Limestone Rock Quarry. Spring water has filled it up making this a good dive location. Another feature I found to be very cool for instructors is the large underwater decks. These are part of the course and make a great place to perform dive skills without disturbing the silt on the bottom. My dive site had an easy entry and exit. The depth ranges depending on the amount of rain throughout the year. This is a great place to teach new students, practice your skills, or train as a dive team. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Being this was my first time here they answered all of my questions.

I have always been curious about this place. Today I finally got the chance to go. I am not a diver…read moreso my perspective is limited to swimming. 1. I kept thinking when I was there that the city of Huntsville or some wealthy person should buy this place and fix it up. It has so much potential. Right now it is "rustic". Roads unpaved, covered picnic areas falling apart. It's a shame. 2. The water itself is like lake water. It's ok but not as lovely as pictures seen online. I kept thinking...at least no alligators! The term BLUE lagoon is misleading. 3. I understand that this is primarily a scuba diving place. But the attitude in phone calls and the employees was like you were second class Citizen if you were a "swimmer". Finally, I was the only one there! I guess $30 is way too much for what you get here. I enjoyed my swim but I will not return is

Just an absolute wonderful time at a great place with some wonderful humans…read more Book a cabin or a campsite bring a tent or don't. Just make sure you pack all your things. Leave your BS at the gate and have a good time

This is my second time at the Ranch. The first time, we stayed with friends in their RV. This time,…read morewe stayed in a little cabin and we loved it! The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. It has an AC and heater combo, a small fridge with a tiny freezer, sink and cabinets, a coffee pot, microwave, and a single burner. There is also a fire pit outdoors and a small BBQ pit. Guests should be prepared to bring their own bedding, dishes, pots, pans, coffee mugs, and other essentials. The view from the cabin is wonderful, and it is hard to find anyone unfriendly at this Ranch. We attended a fun paint and wine event, which was a lot of fun. Mark was the artist he is very talented and a lot of fun! The sunset at the lake is beautiful. The stars in the night sky are bright and beautiful. There are also plenty of RV spots and tents sites available. I can't wait to go back.

This is a supremely friendly Christian summer camp place. Registering your child is super easy and…read morethe fees are affordable. It's such a welcoming place for all children and the counselors that volunteer are family. The cabins are very unique in that they are named after famous Texans in our state's history. Like Davy Crockett, William B Travis, James Fannin, Juan Seguin and James Bonham just to name several. This place is situated in the middle of Crockett. Very country and what's it to like? Rolling hills, beautiful trees, major green belt areas and a lake. They have cool activities for the kids like riflery, archery, horse back riding, arts & crafts, swimming in the lake and much much more. This is the kind of camp that is could be the cherry topping of a wonderful summer.

i enjoyed every day at this place over the years and i just wanna mention some people saul ruben…read moreelliot carsten theese people really made frontier camp the fun experience it is

We pulled in for a 5 night stay and this park is absolutely beautiful and quiet and a terrific…read moreTexas State Park! The sites are spacious and we stayed at Yaupon Loop with full hookups! It's Christmas season so many of the Park Hosts had Christmas decorations setup. We put lights at our sites as well.

Lake Livingston was most certainly a gem !!! I would have never known about this place if my friend…read morewouldn't have told me about it! This was a camping trip with some friends of mine and my family. The spot was really nice and it came with a lake view of lake Livingston. They have trails around this park that lead to a cabin center in which you can rent. My friend had an RV and rented two spots which has running water and a fire pit! The views are dope. Weekends are pretty busy for people glamping and camping, so definitely book in advance ! This will most definitely be a go to spot!

Our family rented all 4 cabins and an RV slot for an 80th birthday celebration. It was perfect for…read moreus. Quiet. Easy water access. Big shady tree to sit under near the water. Kayaked a little. The owners Ray and Tina were great and so available for any questions or needs we would have. In a world of HGTV rentals only, this was a real cabin/semi camping experience yet still with a few kitchen amenities, A/C and comfy beds. Plenty of grills and picnic tables.

An absolute gem of a place. Highly recommend and will definitely go back. The owners Tina and…read moreRaymond are the nicest and really make this place a slice of heaven.

Tuesday night dinner sucks. The orange chicken is dry and I've never liked egg rolls and that's…read moresomehow the best part. I always peanut butter crackers that day bc I know I'm gonna need them shortly after.