Choke Canyon State Park built along the 75 Acre Lake.
The park is split into two sections. One section is the Calliham Unit, which has camping and overnight guests. The other section is the South Shore Unit, which is only available for day use.
Location
358 Recreation Road 8, Calliham, Texas 78007
Cost
The entry fee for Choke Canyon State Park is $5 per person over the age of 13. There is free admission for people ages 12 and under.
There are additional fees for overnight stays which vary depending on the type of lodging or campsite.
To save money when visiting Cedar Hill State Park, I recommend looking at a Texas State Parks Pass. The pass costs $70 a year. The benefit of the pass is that it allows the pass holder, and any passengers in their vehicle to enter the park without paying the day use fee.
Reservations
Reservations can be made in advance online. Reservations can be made for campsites or for day use. Reservations should be made as soon as you know your plans.
This is a popular park that often reaches capacity, even for day use. If you do not have a reservation you may be turned away at the gate.
Staying at Choke Canyon State Park
Campsites at Choke Canyon State Park
Walk-in campsites are $12 per night. Campsites have water, but no electricity. There is a picnic table, grill, and fire ring. There is a short walk from the parking area to the campsites. There is a restroom with showers in the vicinity.
Campsites with electricity are $22 per night. The sites have hookups for both water and electricity. There are picnic tables at the campsite, and restrooms with showers are in the vicinity.
Cabins
Cabins are available for $50 per night. The cabins are more basic than many of the cabins at other parks.
These cabins have lights, electricity, and air-conditioning. They do not have attached bathrooms or kitchenettes.
Tents are allowed around the cabins, and pets are allowed on a leash outside the cabins. There is a covered porch area with a picnic table, and water spigots are outside the shelter.
Restrooms with showers are available in the vicinity, but not at the individual cabin.
Group Facilities
This park has a lot of group facilities.
There is a primitive youth camping area for large groups. It is $15 per night for groups of up to eight people. There are picnic tables, lantern posts, and fire rings and a covered pavilion. This is a walk-up primitive camping area, so there is no water, electricity, or bathrooms at the site. Restrooms and drinking water can be accessed in the day-use area.
The sports complex has a full air-conditioned gymnasium that can be rented for a day rate.
There are also group halls with kitchens and pavilions available.
Hiking Trails
There is Bird Trail that is half a mile long, and a hiking trail that connects between the campsite loops and day use area.
What is there to do at Choke Canyon State Park?
You can fish in 75 Acre Lake. Fishing does not require a license from the shore in state parks.
Swimming is allowed in the lake as well. There are no lifeguards on duty and alligators live in the park.
The park is a popular location for birding, because it is on the migration path for many birds from Mexico.
Play sports, such as basketball, tennis or soccer.
What to do near Choke Canyon State Park
Three Rivers, Texas
Choke Canyon State Park is 12 miles from Three Rivers, Texas. Three Rivers is a small town with hotels and a few restaurants.
Beeville, Texas
The park is 45 miles from Beeville, Texas. The town has a historic courthouse square and the Beeville Art Museum or the McClanahan House Museum.