Huntsville State Park is known for being in the East Texas Pineywoods. It is 65 miles from Houston, Texas.
The park was originally being built by the CCC. There was a dam break in 1940 that flooded the park. The park was not completed until 1956.
Location
565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, Texas 77340
Cost
The entry fee for Huntsville State Park is $7 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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville State Park
Campsites
Friday and Saturday reservations require a minimum stay of two nights.
Campsites with water are $15 per night. Sites have a picnic table, a fire ring, and a lantern post. There is a shared water spigot and restrooms with showers are in the vicinity.
Campsites with electricity are $20 per night. Sites have a picnic table, a fire ring, and a lantern post. There are hookups for water and electric. Restrooms with showers are in the vicinity.
Full hookup campsites are $25 per night. Sites have a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post. There are hookups for water, sewage, and electric. There are restrooms with showers in the vicinity.
Cabins
Friday and Saturday reservations require a minimum stay of two nights.
Cabins are $60 per night. Cabins have electricity, air conditioning, and water hookups. There is a picnic table, a fire ring, and a grill. No pets are allowed in the cabins. The cabin does not have a kitchen or a bathroom. Restrooms with showers are available in the vicinity.
Group Facilities
Raven Lodge is a group hall with a kitchen. It is not available on certain holiday weekends. The hall has electricity, air-conditioning, and restrooms. There is a kitchen with a refrigerator, oven, and stove.
There is a pavilion available to rent.
Restrooms in Daingerfield State Park
There are bathrooms provided throughout the park. Restrooms in the camping loops have showers.
Hiking Trails
There are several hiking trails in the park. The trails vary greatly in length and difficulty.
Triple C Trail is 8.4 miles long and is challenging.
Chinquapin Trail is 6.9 miles long and goes around the lake.
What is there to do at Huntsville State Park?
You can fish in Lake Raven. Fishing licenses are not required for fishing from the shores of a state park. The lake is 210 acres and has multiple fishing piers and fish cleaning stations.
Swimming is allowed in the designated swimming area on the lake.
Kayaks are available to rent in the park.
Try you hand at nature photography or going birding. Alligators live in the park.
Visit the nature center and learn about the animals in the park.
Have a picnic. There is a playground for children.
Dogs at Huntsville State Park
Huntsville State Park allows dogs into the park. Dogs must be on a leash in public areas of the park including on hiking trails. Owners must clean up after their dogs.
Dogs are not allowed inside any of the buildings, including cabins and bathrooms.
What to do near Huntsville State Park
Huntsville, Texas
Huntsville, Texas is six miles from the park. It has Sam Houston State University and a historic downtown. Visit the Texas Prison Museum or HEARTS Veterans Museum.
Sam Houston National Forest
Lonestar Hiking Trail is a 129 mile hiking trail that cuts through Sam Houston National Forest.