This 635-acre Polk County park is only an hour north of Houston. However, it feels like another world. The climate is gentle and warming, and the family-friendly landscape is flat.
Five miles of beginner-friendly hiking trails take you through old woods and alongside the lake. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the iconic, majestic bald eagle.
The pier and boat ramps allow you to land a massive white bass, catfish or crappie! For keen horse-riders, speak to local stables about their horses for hire. Water-sports fans will want to know that the park store offers canoes and kayaks to rent.
The park is busy year round, and you'll definitely want to book your campsite in advance. Speaking of campsites, there are lots to choose from. Some are premium sites with water, sewer and electricity included.
This 635-acre Polk County park is only an hour north of Houston. However, it feels like another world. The climate is gentle and warming, and the family-friendly landscape is flat.
Five miles of beginner-friendly hiking trails take you through old woods and alongside the lake. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the iconic, majestic bald eagle.
The pier and boat ramps allow you to land a massive white bass, catfish or crappie! For keen horse-riders, speak to local stables about their horses for hire. Water-sports fans will want to know that the park store offers canoes and kayaks to rent.
The park is busy year round, and you'll definitely want to book your campsite in advance. Speaking of campsites, there are lots to choose from. Some are premium sites with water, sewer and electricity included.
However, there are simpler spots with water only. For something different, try one of ten screened shelters, some of which are ADA accessible.
These sites are so special that they’re designated by letters A - P as opposed to the traditional number system. Apart from the letters, these sites are not actually all that special… but they are located just a short walk from the lake and restroom facilities along with water/electric hookups are close by. Right next to the boat launch, this loop Read more...
Right along the lake on the park’s northern boundary, sites 98 - 147 are scenically located despite the fact that they are slightly more crowded. These sites offer considerably less privacy than some of the other loops but do make up for this short-coming in some ways by the numerous amenities, including water and electricity hookups as well as re Read more...
The farthest south of Lake Livingston’s campgrounds, these sites are nestled on one of the corner inlets of the lake. Sites 72 - 97 are slightly smaller than some of the other loops, being primarily for tents and pop-up trailers, but still offer access to water and electricity hookups as well as providing bathroom and shower facilities. Be careful Read more...
The farthest removed from the lake of among the three campground conglomeration including Piney Shores and Red Oak loops, Yaupon Loop is located just off the road and is equipped with nearby bathroom and shower facilities as well as a dump station. Great for hikers, bikers and horseback riders, these grounds are contoured by the Oak Flats Nature T Read more...
Aptly named are these campgrounds sheltered in amongst the forested pines, right on the eastern shores of Lake Livingston. Aside from their convenient location, sites 50 - 71 also come with easy access to shower and restroom facilities and also have a dump station. Be sure to be there as the sun goes down, because sunsets on this lake will steal t Read more...
Sandwiched between the beachside Piney Shores and the outer Yaupon Loop campgrounds, sites 38 - 49 are nice and quiet due to their location slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the lake and the road, although they are just a short stroll away from both. These sites are located near bathroom and shower facilities and also have a dump stat Read more...
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Lake Livingston State Park
Don't forget that the well-stocked park store sells drinks, snacks, fishing and camping kit.
This 635-acre Polk County park is only an hour north of Houston. However, it feels like another world. The climate is gentle and warming, and the family-friendly landscape is flat.
Five miles of beginner-friendly hiking trails take you through old woods and alongside the lake. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the iconic, majestic bald eagle.
The pier and boat ramps allow you to land a massive white bass, catfish or crappie! For keen horse-riders, speak to local stables about their horses for hire. Water-sports fans will want to know that the park store offers canoes and kayaks to rent.
The park is busy year round, and you'll definitely want to book your campsite in advance. Speaking of campsites, there are lots to choose from. Some are premium sites with water, sewer and electricity included.
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This 635-acre Polk County park is only an hour north of Houston. However, it feels like another world. The climate is gentle and warming, and the family-friendly landscape is flat.
Five miles of beginner-friendly hiking trails take you through old woods and alongside the lake. Don't forget to keep an eye out for the iconic, majestic bald eagle.
The pier and boat ramps allow you to land a massive white bass, catfish or crappie! For keen horse-riders, speak to local stables about their horses for hire. Water-sports fans will want to know that the park store offers canoes and kayaks to rent.
The park is busy year round, and you'll definitely want to book your campsite in advance. Speaking of campsites, there are lots to choose from. Some are premium sites with water, sewer and electricity included.
However, there are simpler spots with water only. For something different, try one of ten screened shelters, some of which are ADA accessible.
Activities in the park
6 campgrounds in Lake Livingston State Park
These sites are so special that they’re designated by letters A - P as opposed to the traditional number system. Apart from the letters, these sites are not actually all that special… but they are located just a short walk from the lake and restroom facilities along with water/electric hookups are close by. Right next to the boat launch, this loop Read more...
Right along the lake on the park’s northern boundary, sites 98 - 147 are scenically located despite the fact that they are slightly more crowded. These sites offer considerably less privacy than some of the other loops but do make up for this short-coming in some ways by the numerous amenities, including water and electricity hookups as well as re Read more...
The farthest south of Lake Livingston’s campgrounds, these sites are nestled on one of the corner inlets of the lake. Sites 72 - 97 are slightly smaller than some of the other loops, being primarily for tents and pop-up trailers, but still offer access to water and electricity hookups as well as providing bathroom and shower facilities. Be careful Read more...
The farthest removed from the lake of among the three campground conglomeration including Piney Shores and Red Oak loops, Yaupon Loop is located just off the road and is equipped with nearby bathroom and shower facilities as well as a dump station. Great for hikers, bikers and horseback riders, these grounds are contoured by the Oak Flats Nature T Read more...
Aptly named are these campgrounds sheltered in amongst the forested pines, right on the eastern shores of Lake Livingston. Aside from their convenient location, sites 50 - 71 also come with easy access to shower and restroom facilities and also have a dump station. Be sure to be there as the sun goes down, because sunsets on this lake will steal t Read more...
Sandwiched between the beachside Piney Shores and the outer Yaupon Loop campgrounds, sites 38 - 49 are nice and quiet due to their location slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the lake and the road, although they are just a short stroll away from both. These sites are located near bathroom and shower facilities and also have a dump stat Read more...
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