Lake Livingston State Park is about an hour north of Houston, Texas. The park is on the shores of Lake Livingston, and opened in 1977.
Location
300 Park Road 65, Livingston, Texas 77351
Cost
The entry fee for Lake Livingston State Park is $6 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 Lake Livingston 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 Lake Livingston State Park
Campsites
Reservatons on Fridays or Saturdays must include both Friday and Saturday together for a two night reservation.
Campsites with water are $14 per night. These sites are only for tent camping and have a picnic table. There is water and bathrooms with showers in the area.
Campsites with electricity are $18 – $20 per night. They have water and electricity, with restrooms in the vicinity.
Full hookup campsites range from $22 – $30 per night. They have picnic tables, fire rings, and lantern posts. There are hookups for water, sewage, and electric. Bathrooms with showers are in the vicinity. The most expensive sites are in Piney Shores and they have a lake view.
Group Facilities
There is a group hall that can be rented for the day.
Restrooms in Lake Livingston State Park
There are bathrooms provided throughout the park. Restrooms in the camping loops have showers. There are also restrooms near the picnic areas by the lake.
Hiking Trails
There are six trails in the park. Most of them are fairly short.
Bakba Trail is 2 miles long and goes through the forest.
Trinity Trace Trail is 2.1 miles long and connects between the campsites.
What is there to do at Lake Livingston State Park?
You can fish in Lake Livingston. Fishing licenses are not required for fishing from the shores of a state park. The lake has a fishing pier and two fish cleaning stations.
Swimming is allowed in Lake Livingston.
Kayaks available to rent in the park, or you can bring your own.
Have a picnic by the lake.
Dogs at Lake Livingston State Park
Lake Livingston 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 Lake Livingston State Park
Livingston, Texas
Livingston, Texas is 7.6 miles from the park. Livingston is the county seat of Polk County, Texas which has a population of 5,600 people. Visit the Polk County Memorial Museum or get something to eat at the Blue Duck Kitchen and Bar.
Coldspring, Texas
Coldspring, Texas is 13 miles from the park. Coldspring is the county seat of San Jacinto County, Texas and has a population of 777 people. Try Hickory Pit BBQ and Burger House or visit the Double Lake Campground in the Sam Houston National Forest.
Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas is 73 miles from the park. Houston is the largest city in Texas and has many things to do. You can see an Astros game or visit the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.