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Lake Livingston State Park

Lake Livingston State Park is a family-friendly East Texas destination on the shores of the 83,000-acre Lake Livingston — one of the largest lakes in the state. The pine-forested park offers swimming, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. Its proximity to Houston makes it a popular weekend getaway.

154 campsites|East Texas|3 hr from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Screened Shelter

$75/night

Shelters Loop · Sites Shelters 1-4 · 4 sites

Screened, water nearby

Full Hookup

$25/night

Piney Hill Loop · Sites 50-90 · 41 sites

Water, Sewer, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$22/night

Lakeview Loop · Sites 1-50 · 50 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water + Electric

$20/night

Forest Glen Loop · Sites 91-119 · 29 sites

Water, 20-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$15/night

Pine Forest Loop · Sites 120-150 · 30 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Lake Livingston State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-50 (Lakeview) — water/electric, close to pool and playground
For Privacy:Sites 120-150 (Pine Forest) — walk-in tent sites in the pines
For RVs:Sites 50-90 (Piney Hill) — full hookup pull-through sites

When to Go

March through October. Summer weekends fill up due to Houston proximity. Book 2-3 months ahead for weekends.

Tips

  • The white bass run in spring (February-March) is worth planning around
  • Equestrian campsites and trails available — call ahead to reserve
  • The swimming pool is seasonal (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
  • Lake Livingston is massive — bring a boat to access the best fishing

Highlights

83,000-acre lake — one of Texas's largestSwimming pool and wading poolHorseback riding and equestrian trailsExcellent white bass and catfish fishingLarge campground with variety of site types2 hours from Houston

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