Village Creek State Park opened in 1990. The park is located at the edge of the Big Thicket.
Location
8854 Park Road 74, Lumberton, Texas 77657
Cost
The entry fee for Village Creek State Park is $4 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 Village Creek 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 Village Creek State Park
Campsites
Hike in primitive campsites are $10 per night. They have a picnic table, a fire ring, and a lantern post. There is water nearby.
Campsites with electricity are $16 per night. They have a picnic table, a fire ring, and an lantern post. There are hookups for water and electric. There are bathrooms with showers in the vicinity.
Cabins
The cabin is $120 per night. It has electricity and air conditioning. There is a kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, stove and table. There is a bathroom with a shower.
Group Facilities
The group campsite has room for up to 50 people. It has picnic tables, a fire ring and water.
There is a pavilion with room for 80 people.
Restrooms in Village Creek State Park
There is a bathroom with a shower in one of the camping loops.
Hiking Trails
There are many short trails in the park.
The Bike/Fitness Trail is half a mile long and has fitness stations along the trail.
Village Creek Trail is 2.2 miles long and the most challenging trail in the park.
What is there to do at Village Creek State Park?
You can fish in Village Creek. Fishing licenses are not required for fishing from the shores of a state park.
You can swim in the creek, but remember there are alligators.
Kayaks, canoes, and standup paddle boards can be rented in the park. There is a paddling trail.
Try you hand at nature photography or going birding. Armadillo, deer, and rabbits live in the park.
Dogs at Village Creek State Park
Village Creek 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.
Dogs are not allowed by the canoe launch area.
What to do near Village Creek State Park
Beaumont, Texas
Beaumont, Texas is 15 miles from the park. Beaumont is the county seat of Jefferson County, Texas and has a population of 113,000 people. You can visit the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum or the Beaumont Botanical Gardens. It is also home to the Fire Museum of Texas and the Texas Energy Museum.
Lumberton, Texas
Lumberton, Texas is 3 miles from the park. Lumberton has a population of 13,000 people. There are a lot of restaurants, and places to get gas or groceries for your camping trip.