The park was opened in 2001. It is located in between Houston, Texas and Dallas, Texas.
Location
4994 Highway 75 South, Centerville, Texas 75833
Cost
The entry fee for Fort Boggy State Park is $3 per person over the age of 13. There is free admission for people ages 12 and under.
There are additional fees for renting certain group facilities.
To save money when visiting Fort Boggy 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
You can make reservations in advance for either camping or day use. Camping reservations should be made as far in advance as possible, especially for weekends and holidays.
The park is busiest during spring and summer months. If the park is at capacity for the day and you do not have a reservation you will be turned away at the gate.
Staying at Fort Boggy State Park
Camping
Hike-in primitive campsites are $10 per night. The sites have a picnic table, fire ring, and a lantern post. The hike is less than one mile. There is no electricity, water, or trash. Must carry everything in, and pack it out.
Cabins
Cabins are available for $85 per night. Cabins have electricity and air-conditioning. There is a microwave, mini-fridge, and water spigot outside. There is no restroom at the cabin, but there is one in the vicinity. Dogs are not allowed in the cabins. You must bring your own linens. Five people can sleep in the cabin, but tents are allowed around the cabin for up to three more people.
Group Facilities
There is a pavilion that is available for rent. It has picnic tables and a grill.
Hiking Trails
There are there and a half miles of hiking and biking trails. The Nature Trail is two miles long and goes through the woods.
What is there to do at Fort Boggy State Park?
You can swim in Sullivan Lake.
Fishing is allowed in the lake. You do not need a fishing license to fish from the banks of the lake or from the fishing pier. There are many fish in the lake including bass, catfish and trout.
You can kayak or canoe in the lake. Kayaks are available for rent. Kayak rentals include the paddles and lifejackets.
Observe nature and wildlife, or try your hand at nature photography.
Dogs at Fort Boggy State Park
Fort Boggy State Park allows dogs into the park. Dogs must be on a leash in public areas of the park including on hiking trails. The leash must be six feet or shorter. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
Bring plenty of water for your dog, and pay attention to the temperature. It can get hot in the park, and the ground can burn their paws or be too rough on their paws.
Dogs are not allowed inside any of the buildings. Dogs are not allowed in the cabins, or in the area around the cabins. Dogs are also not allowed in the swimming area.
What to do near Fort Boggy State Park
Rusk, Texas
Take a ride on the Texas State Railroad, which has a depot in Rusk. Or visit the Heritage Center of Cherokee County Museum.
Palestine, Texas
Has bed and breakfasts and a nice downtown with a Main Street District. The Texas State Railroad has a depot in the town. Visit the Railroad Heritage Center or the Howard House Museum.
Fairfield, Texas
Fairfield, Texas is a town of 2,850 people and is known for the Cooper Farms Country Store which has peach ice cream.