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 Warning issued October 9 at 10:02PM CDT until October 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
...The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier affecting Hardin, Jefferson, Orange and Jasper Counties. For the Neches River...including Town Bluff, Evadale, Neches River Saltwater Barrier...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River at Neches River Saltwater Barrier. * WHEN...From this evening to Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 5.0 feet, Water is about two feet over portions of Four Oaks Ranch Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM CDT Friday the stage was 4.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM CDT Friday was 4.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling to 3.9 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 4.0 feet. - 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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