Martin Creek Lake State Park

Martin Creek Lake State Park wraps around a warm-water 5,000-acre lake in the piney woods of East Texas. The power-plant-heated water creates an extended season for fishing and swimming, with excellent bass and catfish. Island-studded coves and pine-shaded campsites make it a hidden gem.

63 campsites|East Texas|4 hr 15 min from Austin|$4/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Cabin

$70/night

Cabins Loop · Sites Cabins 1-3 · 3 sites

Full amenities

Water + Electric

$22/night

Lakeside Loop · Sites 1-25 · 25 sites

Water, 30/50-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$17/night

Pine Forest Loop · Sites 26-44 · 19 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Pine Island Loop · Sites 45-60 · 16 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Martin Creek Lake State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-25 (Lakeside) — water/electric, close to boat ramp and swimming

For Privacy:Sites 45-60 (Pine Island) — walk-in tent sites on the water

For RVs:Sites 1-25 — pull-through pads with 50-amp electric

When to Go

Year-round due to warm water. Spring and fall weekends are busiest for camping. Fishing is good all year.

Tips

→The warm water makes this lake fishable year-round
→Kayak through the island coves — it feels like you are on a much bigger lake
→Excellent for bass tournament practice due to warm water
→Bring a hammock — the pine-shaded sites are perfect for it

Highlights

Warm-water lake (extended swimming season)Island-studded coves for kayakingExcellent largemouth bass fishingPine-shaded campsites3 miles of nature trailsPaddleboard and kayak friendly

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