Brazos Bend State Park
Open year-round, daily 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park frequently reaches capacity; reservations are highly recommended. Reservations available through texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling (512) 389-8900.
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 10:34AM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas, including the following areas, in south central Texas, Coastal Jackson and Inland Jackson. In southeast Texas, Austin, Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Chambers, Coastal Brazoria, Coastal Galveston, Coastal Matagorda, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston Island, Inland Brazoria, Inland Galveston, Inland Harris, Inland Matagorda, Matagorda Islands, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Southern Liberty, Waller and Wharton. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall totals through late Monday are anticipated to be in the 2 to 5 inches range along the coastal counties and 1 to 3 inches elsewhere. Isolated higher totals are possible. Rainfall rates are expected to peak in the 3-4+" per hour range in the heaviest downpours. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Brazos Bend State Park sits on nearly 5,000 acres of coastal prairie and bottomland forest along the Brazos River in Fort Bend County, about 45 miles southwest of Houston. The park is famous for its accessible wildlife viewing, with American alligators commonly spotted along the lakes and marshes. The George Observatory, operated by the Houston Museum of Natural Science, offers public stargazing on Saturday evenings. Camping options range from primitive walk-in sites requiring a short hike to full-service RV sites with 30 or 50 amp electric and water hookups. The Burr Oak Camping Area houses 40 premium sites with 50 amp service, while Red Buckeye Camping Area has 33 sites with 30 amp hookups. All developed sites include picnic tables, fire rings, upright grills, and access to restrooms with hot showers. A dump station with three lanes is located near the park entrance. The park features over 37 miles of trails, including the fully accessible Creekfield Lake Nature Trail with interpretive panels. Fishing piers provide access to Elm Lake, 40 Acre Lake, and other water bodies. The park frequently reaches capacity, especially on weekends, so reservations through the Texas State Parks reservation system are highly recommended.
Directions
From Houston, take US-59 South to FM 762 in Rosenberg. Turn right (south) on FM 762 and continue approximately 20 miles to the park entrance at 21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 66ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Brazos.Bend@tpwd.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (979) 553-5101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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