Lake Livingston State Park
Open year-round daily 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The park is undergoing improvements through September 2026, causing temporary campsite closures in various areas. A burn ban is in effect: no wood fires are allowed, but cooking with containerized fuels like propane is permitted.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 22 at 1:43AM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 116 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 12:50PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 100 to 104 and heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Lake Livingston State Park encompasses over 600 acres on the western shore of Lake Livingston, an 83,000-acre reservoir that ranks among the largest lakes in Texas. Located in the Piney Woods about an hour north of Houston, the park provides easy access to excellent fishing for largemouth bass, catfish, and white bass, with three boat ramps and a fishing pier on site. The campground offers several distinct camping areas. Piney Shores loop provides 22 full-hookup sites with lake views at $30/night. Red Oak and Yaupon loops offer additional full-hookup sites at $25/night. Hercules Club and Pin Oak loops have water and electric sites ranging from $18-20/night. Briar Loop serves tent campers only with water-only sites at $14/night where RVs and generators are prohibited. All developed sites include a picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring with grill, with restrooms and showers nearby. Beyond camping, the park features 5.7 miles of hiking trails through pine and hardwood forest, a playground, interpretive center, and a park store/marina offering supplies, ice, and bait. Screened shelters are also available for those wanting a roof overhead, including ADA-accessible options.
Directions
From Livingston, take US 59 south approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto FM 1988 (Park Road 65) and continue about 4 miles to the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $14 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 75ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 62ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| LakeLivingstonSP@TPWD.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (936) 365-2201 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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