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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$7/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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21901 FM 762, NEEDVILLE, Texas, 77461, United States
Wildlife photographers and families with kids will get the most out of this place. The 40 Acre Lake trail regularly produces double-digit gator counts, the George Observatory runs stargazing programs, and site 226 or primitive site 6 are worth requesting specifically.
Summer heat regularly tops 100°F and the mosquitoes are relentless year-round, pack serious repellent or push your trip to October. Weekends fill fast, and controlled hunts or prescribed burns occasionally close the park with little warning, so check before you drive out.
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Fall offers the best combination of mild temperatures (daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s, nights in the 50s to 60s), lower humidity, and reduced mosquito pressure. Trails and boardwalks become far more pleasant. Migratory and resident bird activity is high, and alligator viewing remains excellent along the lakes and marsh edges. Summer heat often climbs above 100°F, making early morning and evening visits the most tolerable. Spring brings dramatic alligator courtship displays and bellowing calls across the wetlands. Reviewers emphasize bringing mosquito repellent and water bottles year-round. Plan weekday visits in fall for quieter wildlife watching and easier campsite access.
Peak season (Mar–Apr) with active wildlife, pleasant weather and high visitation.
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Campsites with Electricity (Premium) People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 40 These sites are in the Burr Oak Camping Area. Picnic table Water hookup 50 amp hookup Upright grill Fire ring Restrooms with showers nearby More » $25 Nightly Plus daily entrance fee 14 Photos » Campsites with Electricity People per Site: 8 Number of Sites: 33 These sites are in the Red Buckeye Camping Area. Picnic table Water hookup 30 amp hookup Upright grill Fire ring Restrooms with showers nearby More » $25 Nightly P
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Site 226 was praised for its location and privacy.
Primitive site 6 was noted as a favorite for its seclusion and proximity to water and trees.
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