Mission Tejas State Park is known for being in the location of the historic Mission San Francisco de los Tejas which was built by the Spaniards in 1690.
The park was built by the CCC.
Location
19343 State Highway 21 E., Grapeland, Texas 75844
Cost
The entry fee for Mission Tejas 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 overnight stays which vary depending on the type of lodging or campsite.
To save money when visiting Mission Tejas 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 Mission Tejas State Park
Campsites
Campsites with water are $10 per night. They have a picnic table, water, and a fire ring with grill. There are restrooms in the vicinity.
Campsites with electricity are $15 per night. The campsites have a picnic table, a grill, water, and electricity. There are bathrooms with showers in the vicinity. Some of these sites are only for tent camping.
Group Facilities
Mission San Franciso de los Tejas is available to rent for events. It is not the original mission, which was burned down in 1693, but the version that was re-built by the CCC in the 1930’s. There is no electricity inside the building.
There is a pavilion with electricity, lights, and a projection screen. There are picnic tables, a fire ring, and a grill. There is water, restrooms and a playground in the vicinity.
Group camping site that has room for up to 32 people. The campsite has picnic tables, a large fire ring, two grills and a lantern post. Only tent camping is allowed at the site. There is water in the vicinity.
Restrooms in Mission Tejas State Park
There are bathrooms provided throughout the park. Restrooms in the camping loops have showers.
Hiking Trails
Thirteen different hiking trails combine to make the over 8.5 miles of trails in the park. Many of the tails are less than half a mile long. The trails are known for going past historic areas and former settlements of the Spanish explorers in the area.
Steep Ravine Trail is 2.4 miles long and is the longest trail in the park.
Nabedache Loop is 1.1 miles and goes along part of the historic El Camino Real.
What is there to do at Mission Tejas State Park?
You can fish in the pond, and also in San Pedro Creek. Fishing licenses are not required for fishing from the shores of a state park.
Observe nature in the park.
Dogs at Mission Tejas State Park
Mission Tejas 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 bathrooms.
What to do near Mission Tejas State Park
Crockett, Texas
Crockett, Texas is 22 miles from the park. Crockett is the county seat of Houston County, Texas and has a population of 6,300 people. The town has the David Crockett Spring and the Downes-Aldrich House.