Open

Open daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Park headquarters open 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. The park often reaches capacity and reservations are highly recommended for both camping and day use.

Flood Watch issued May 21 at 11:19PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

May 21st, 11:19 PM — 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of south Texas, including the following areas, Aransas Islands, Bee, Calhoun Islands, Coastal Aransas, Coastal Calhoun, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, Coastal Refugio, Coastal San Patricio, Duval, Goliad, Inland Calhoun, Inland Kleberg, Inland Nueces, Inland Refugio, Inland San Patricio, Jim Wells, Kleberg Islands, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Nueces Islands, Victoria and Webb. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of rain, at times heavy, will continue through the upcoming weekend. Fairly widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches can be expected with localized totals of up to 6 inches through Monday. These values could exceed flash flood guidance particularly over areas that have already received heavy rainfall over the last few days. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

About

Choke Canyon State Park provides a South Texas retreat on the shores of the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, situated between San Antonio and Corpus Christi. The park consists of two distinct units: the Calliham Unit, a full-service facility with overnight camping and comprehensive amenities, and the South Shore Unit, which operates as day-use only with boating, fishing, and birding access. The reservoir is renowned for excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for largemouth bass and catfish. Anglers can fish from shore without a license or launch from boat ramps at both units. The Calliham Unit features fish cleaning shelters, a rock jetty, and an on-site bait shop. The park serves as an important stopover along bird migration routes, with a dedicated Birding Trail showcasing everything from water birds to songbirds throughout the seasons. Camping options at the Calliham Unit include 40 sites with water and electric hookups, nine walk-in tent sites with water nearby, and a youth group camp for up to 50 supervised youth. The park also offers cabin rentals and various group facilities including pavilions and halls. Recreational amenities include hiking trails, basketball and tennis courts, soccer fields, and opportunities for geocaching and swimming. The park is surrounded by the James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area, providing excellent wildlife viewing in the South Texas brush country.

Directions

Located between San Antonio and Corpus Christi, near the towns of Three Rivers and Tilden, a few miles off US Highway 281/Interstate 37. Park address: 358 Recreation Road 8, Calliham, TX 78007.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store Yes
Price $12 - $300

Vehicle

Max RV Length 55ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (361) 786-3868

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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