Lake Livingston State Park
Livingston, TX
Wooded campsites and trails on the shore of a large reservoir on the Trinity River. An easy first night out of Houston, with lakeside sites that book up on spring weekends.
Lake Livingston State Park lies near Livingston in Polk County in east Texas, about an hour's drive north of Houston. The park covers 635 acres (about 257 ha) on Lake Livingston and opened in 1977.
A good walk is the Pineywoods Boardwalk Trail, a 0.9-mile (1.45 km) path through the forest. Depending on the season you may see wildflowers such as Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) and butterflies feeding on the blooms.
Ask the park beforehand about camping, availability and reservations for campsites, especially on weekends.
- Nearest town
- Livingston, TX
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 30.6620, -95.0010
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Blue Sky Lake LivingstonMotorhome stopover5 mi from Lake Livingston State ParkMotorhomes
- Lake Livingston RV ParkMotorhome stopover5 mi from Lake Livingston State ParkMotorhomes
- Double Lake Recreation AreaCampsite11 mi from Lake Livingston State Park
- Double Lake Tail CampCampsite11 mi from Lake Livingston State ParkTents
- Sandy Creek Resort-CampgroundMotorhome stopover11 mi from Lake Livingston State ParkMotorhomesWi-Fi
- Adkins Store & Stay RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Lake Livingston State ParkMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Lake Livingston State Park?
Lake Livingston State Park is in Livingston, TX, at GPS 30.6620, -95.0010. It is about 11 mi from Double Lake Recreation Area.
Can you camp near Lake Livingston State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Blue Sky Lake Livingston, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Lake Livingston State Park?
Lake Livingston State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Big Thicket: East Texas pines and bayous.
What is there to see near Lake Livingston State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Big Thicket National Preserve (39 mi), Village Creek State Park (57 mi), Space Center Houston (77 mi) and The Strand Historic District (94 mi).
When is the best time to visit Lake Livingston State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)