Village Creek State Park

Closed — Open year-round with reservations recommended. Gate hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The park often reaches capacity during peak times.

About

Village Creek State Park is located 10 miles north of Beaumont on the edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve, offering exceptional biodiversity and access to Village Creek, one of the few free-flowing creeks in Texas. The park features 25 RV/tent campsites with water and electric hookups, 15 primitive hike-in campsites along the creek, and an eight-person cabin rental. Outdoor enthusiasts can paddle the Village Creek Paddling Trail with canoe and kayak rentals available daily from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., explore eight miles of hiking and mountain biking trails including the beginner-friendly Lil' Paws Nature Trail and the longer Water Oak Trail that passes through arid sandy lands and bottomland swamps, or fish for catfish, bass, and sunfish. The park also offers ranger-led nature programs, stargazing events, and campfire talks throughout the year. Amenities include restrooms with showers, a dump station, picnic pavilion rentals, a park store, watercraft rentals, and fishing tackle loans. The park provides accessible trail equipment including X8 motorized chairs and all-terrain wheelchairs. Alligators inhabit the area, and swimming safety awareness is recommended. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Directions

From Houston: Take I-10 East to Beaumont. Take Highway 69/96 North to Mitchell Road exit to Village Creek Parkway (FM 3513). Park is 14 miles north of Beaumont off U.S. Highway 96 on the east side of Lumberton.

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