Grapeland, Texas is a community of 1,500 people in the Piney Woods in East Texas. When the railroad came through the area in the 1870’s pioneers began settling the community and the town was named for the grapes that grow in the area.
Grapeland, Texas is known for being in the Pinewoods and is close to good camping and the Davy Crockett National Forrest. It is the town closest to Mission Tejas Texas State Park.
Location
Grapeland, Texas is located on Highway 287 in between Crockett, Texas and Palestine, Texas. It is in the Pinewoods.
Mission Tejas Texas State Park
19343 State Hwy 21 E, Grapeland, TX 75844
Mission Tejas State Park has camping, hiking trails, and historic buildings. The park has an excellent visitor center with information about the history of the area. The park headquarters has an interesting water collection system as well.
Salmon Lake Park
247 Salmon Lake Rd, Grapeland, TX 75844
Salmon Lake Park is a tourist attraction in Grapeland. It is a private campground that also functions as an event venue.
Salmon Lake Park hosts an annual Blue Grass Festival and other live music events. The park has lots of old buildings on the premises and old cars.
City Street Cafe
325 S Market St, Grapeland, TX 75844
I ate the fried chicken here and I enjoyed it a lot. They also have ice cream, milkshakes and fountain drinks.
What to do near Grapeland, Texas
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
Caddo Mounds State Historic Site is a 30 minute drive from Grapeland, Texas. It has a museum and information about the Caddo people as well as a recreation of a house.
Crockett, Texas
Crockett, Texas is 13 miles from Grapeland, Texas. You can visit Camp Street, go antiquing or see the Houston County Museum.
Palestine, Texas
Palestine, Texas is 22 miles from Grapeland, Texas. Visit Old Town Palestine, get pie at Oxbow, or stay at the Redlands Hotel.