Texas State Parks

Camping Near Tyler, TX

Tyler is surrounded by the East Texas Piney Woods — a region of pine-shaded lakes, cypress swamps, and some of the most beautiful forest camping in the state. Several excellent state parks are within an hour's drive.

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Tyler State Park

15 min

Pine-forested lake right in Tyler — swimming, paddling, and shaded campsites minutes from the city

101 campsites

Martin Creek Lake State Park

45 min

Warm-water power plant reservoir — great year-round fishing, uncrowded, piney woods setting

83 campsites

Daingerfield State Park

1 hr

Beautiful mountain lake in the forested Ouachita foothills — stunning fall foliage, peaceful setting

58 campsites

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park

1 hr 15 min

Northeast Texas reservoir with good bass fishing and quiet pine-shaded campsites

75 campsites

Lake Tawakoni State Park

1 hr

Large reservoir known for excellent striper and catfish fishing on the eastern edge of the Blackland Prairie

78 campsites

How to Get a Campsite Near Tyler

Book 5 months out. Texas state parks open reservations exactly 5 months in advance. Tyler State Park is very popular with Dallas-area campers and fills fast on weekends.

Watch for cancellations. Camp.land checks every park every 10 minutes and emails you instantly when a site opens up.

Fall is spectacular. East Texas has some of the best fall foliage in Texas — Daingerfield is especially beautiful in October and November.

Set alerts for multiple parks. First one that opens, you book it.

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