Daingerfield State Park

Daingerfield State Park is a hidden gem in the piney woods of East Texas, renowned for its spectacular fall foliage — one of the best displays in the state. The 80-acre spring-fed lake, surrounded by hardwoods and pines, offers swimming, fishing, and paddling in a setting that feels more like the Ozarks than Texas.

45 campsites|East Texas|4 hr 30 min from Austin|$4/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

CCC Cabin

$80/night

Cabins Loop · Sites Cabins 1-5 · 5 sites

Full amenities

Water + Electric

$22/night

Lakeside Loop · Sites 1-20 · 20 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Hillside Loop · Sites 21-30 · 10 sites

WaterTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Mountain View Loop · Sites 31-40 · 10 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Daingerfield State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-20 (Lakeside) — water/electric, short walk to the lake and boat dock

For Privacy:Sites 30-40 (Mountain View) — wooded tent sites on the hillside

For RVs:Sites 1-15 — level pads with water/electric

When to Go

October through November for fall color. Spring weekends are also popular. Summer is warm but the lake makes it comfortable.

Tips

→Visit in late October to early November for peak fall color
→Rent a canoe to see the fall foliage from the water — spectacular
→The CCC stonework is worth exploring — built in the 1930s
→Book early for fall weekends — they sell out months ahead

Highlights

Best fall foliage in Texas (late October - November)80-acre spring-fed lakeCCC-built stone dam and structuresCanoe and kayak rentals2.5 miles of hiking trailsExcellent bass fishing

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