Village Creek State Park
Open year-round. Village Creek Trail to the swim beach and primitive campsites 32 and 35 are closed due to flood damage with no reopening date announced; temporary swimming is allowed at the canoe launch. The park reaches capacity frequently, so reservations are recommended via texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com or by calling (512) 389-8900.
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 1:04PM CDT until May 25 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Louisiana, including the following parishes, Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, East Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Lower Vermilion, Northern Acadia, Northern Calcasieu, Northern Jefferson Davis, Rapides, Southern Acadia, Southern Calcasieu, Southern Jefferson Davis, St. Landry, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin, Upper St. Mary, Upper Vermilion, Vernon and West Cameron and southeast Texas, including the following areas, Hardin, Lower Jefferson, Northern Jasper, Northern Newton, Northern Orange, Southern Jasper, Southern Newton, Southern Orange, Tyler and Upper Jefferson. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening 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... - A series of weak disturbances will lift over a very warm and moist airmass settled over the region from tonight through the Holiday Weekend. Rainfall with these waves is expected to be heavy at times and with little storm motion and or backbuilding, flash flooding concerns will be present from now through the start of the work week. Over the next several days, anticipate 4 to 6 inches of rainfall widespread with isolated amounts up to 10 to 15 inches. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Village Creek State Park preserves a corridor of the Big Thicket biological crossroads north of Beaumont. The developed camping loop contains 25 sites with water and 30-amp electric hookups, each featuring a picnic table, fire ring, and tent pad. Restrooms with showers are nearby. For a more secluded experience, 15 primitive hike-in sites line the creek, accessible via the Creekside Trail; these include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to water spigots. Village Creek itself is the park's main draw for paddlers. The slow-moving blackwater stream meanders through cypress-tupelo swamps and sandbars ideal for swimming. Local outfitters offer canoe and kayak rentals delivered to the park. Anglers will find catfish, bass, and sunfish, and the park loans fishing gear at no charge with no license required. Over 10 miles of trails wind through longleaf pine uplands, beech-magnolia slopes, and floodplain forest. The Nature Center provides exhibits on Big Thicket ecology, and rangers lead guided hikes and programs throughout the year.
Directions
From Beaumont, take US 96 north approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Alma Drive, then right onto Park Road 74. The park entrance is at 8854 Park Road 74, Lumberton, TX 77657.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $130 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| VillageCreekSP@tpwd.texas.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (409) 755-7322 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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