Considering this just an unassuming neighborhood park, it's a nice hidden gem if you want to stop…read moreand eat your lunch of have a picnic. I'm not sure if non-residents can come here too or not but I'm sure if you don't abuse it, nobody minds. I actually just found this place on Google after hiking at Lake Houston Wilderness park and that was a huge disappointment and wanted to at least go to a park that had a view of the Lake. It may not be the best view of the lake, especially with a dead half eaten Pelican on the shore, but it's still much better than the other park I mentioned!

Randomly came across this parking looking for a new walking trail. It's clean, peaceful, relaxing,…read moresmall private access controlled park, with beautiful views of Lake Houston. They have a new restroom area, with shaded picnic tables, a playground, and gazebo's over looking Lake Houston. They have a dock(no boat ramp)great for leisure kayaking, but be prepared walk a few hundred feet (200). Overall great experience on a week day was a wonderful peaceful experience....

Love that they have a toddler area and big kid play area. Although the big kid area is easy for…read moretoddlers to navigate. The playground looks new. Like they just replaced it. Definitely wear tennis shoes or closed toe shoes here. The trails are a good mixture of dirt and then some parts are cement. Nice fishing spot as well. Catch and release only. Be careful letting smaller kids near the pond. I have seen a kid slip and fall in. He was okay and got out, but after seeing that I keep an extra eye on my kids if we want to get close to the pond. They have a sand volleyball court. Lots of walking trails. Even behind the trees where a retention pond is. They have covered pavilions with picnic tables and bbq pits. Also love that the playground is covered and kids can play in the shade. That's a MUST for Texas parks!

Super impressed by this park!…read more They've done a really great job with adding beautiful manmade waterfalls and such. The walking trail is very pleasant. FYI: the trail is paved and stroller accessible. On the way back, we took another trail which was dirt and had no issue taking the stroller on that as well. Nice playground for kids. There are bathrooms just past the playground. I initially thought they were closed because the gate had the lock still on it (in a locked position) but luckily, someone advised me that they were actually open. So, don't go by appearances and actually tug on the door! There are two relatively small parking lots that fill up quickly but there is also street parking available.

Finally made it out to Blue Lagoon in Huntsville, Texas. Vis was 10-15ft due to recent rain. 68° at…read morethe surface and 64° bottom temp at 25ft. They have an underwater rope course you can use to navigate from one side to the other. The waters color and clarity come from its origin. It was originally a Limestone Rock Quarry. Spring water has filled it up making this a good dive location. Another feature I found to be very cool for instructors is the large underwater decks. These are part of the course and make a great place to perform dive skills without disturbing the silt on the bottom. My dive site had an easy entry and exit. The depth ranges depending on the amount of rain throughout the year. This is a great place to teach new students, practice your skills, or train as a dive team. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Being this was my first time here they answered all of my questions.

I have always been curious about this place. Today I finally got the chance to go. I am not a diver…read moreso my perspective is limited to swimming. 1. I kept thinking when I was there that the city of Huntsville or some wealthy person should buy this place and fix it up. It has so much potential. Right now it is "rustic". Roads unpaved, covered picnic areas falling apart. It's a shame. 2. The water itself is like lake water. It's ok but not as lovely as pictures seen online. I kept thinking...at least no alligators! The term BLUE lagoon is misleading. 3. I understand that this is primarily a scuba diving place. But the attitude in phone calls and the employees was like you were second class Citizen if you were a "swimmer". Finally, I was the only one there! I guess $30 is way too much for what you get here. I enjoyed my swim but I will not return is

amazing slice of bliss!! loved the themes rooms. driving distance to the lake, also to houston for…read moresoem night life. very welcoming. highly recommend

From the owner: We are a family-operated event venue, cabin rental, campsite, workshop and retreat center located…read moreoff the beaten trail near Shepherd, TX. Our camping options include secluded tent sites, cabins, and RV parking. We offer on site amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen, meeting spaces, outdoor dinning area, bathrooms with showers, laundry, and a range of recreational activities such as nature trails, vintage playground, boating and fishing. It is the perfect backdrop for a wedding, family event, corporate bonding, girls and guys weekends, and more. We truly have something for every one. All are welcome at our facility. We also host a range of parties, dinners, and charity events throughout the year, so be sure to follow us for details.

Basic camp grounds. Host Debra was friendly and helpful when…read moreI was setting up my tent solo. Facilities are older and need some maintenance but function as they should. Can't wait for the swimming area to reopen- I'll come try again.

Looking for a quick scenic hike? The trail around Double Lakes is a bit over a mile and has a paved…read morepath around two small lakes. It makes for a lovely afternoon stroll. The fee is currently $7 and you have to drive all the way to the back of the park to get to the trail.

This park is in Houston Texas...I terms of just a place to chill and relax, its decent..Its lake…read morefront as you can see by the pictures. Unless you plan on fishing or boating, there isnt much more to do. The scenery is very nice...a good place to hang out with family or friends..

This is one of the iconic parks of The Woodlands. Located along Woodlands Parkway, on the south…read moreedge of Lake Woodlands, this park is most likely the most seen park in The Woodlands due to the tremendous traffic load on Woodlands Parkway. It also has one of the iconic outdoor sculptures of The Woodlands....The Rise of the Midgard Serpent. Along with The Dreamer sculpture, this is probably the best known sculpture in The Woodlands. There is also a nice pavilion on a small island accessible by a foot bridge. The fishing is also some of the best in The Woodlands. Right next to the spillway, this location attracts many water birds and fish. Access is tricky since you have to park along the side of Woodlands Parkway, which is very busy. It is a must visit park for anyone that is looking to experience The Woodlands. Located in the Village of Panther Creek on 1.6 acres. Park Amenities: 17' x 17' pavilion Catch and release fishing pond

Floods bad when it rains, long ways from Houston and Beaumont…read more RV sites are expensive for what you get. Didn't look at homesites. Staff wasn't really helpful.

I lived at the Preserve of Texas in a camper from 2021 to 2023. In 2024 the Preserve of Texas was…read moreflooded with 7 feet of water. To build a house there it has to be on stilts. I reported the management for several violations including not properly inspecting electrical boxes, improper boil water notices, and exposed underground cables. I was retaliated against by the management with eviction and went to court. I would like the public to be aware that the recent property management has been reported for violations. The attached photos are of old roofing materials discarded and left on the ground for weeks near a swimming pool and playground at the Preserve of Texas in August 2023 directly across from my camper's lot. I had my then 7 year old son with me every other week, and the refuse included roofing nails on the ground.

A curious thing happens at Lake Houston Wilderness Park, where proximity to the city gives way to…read morereprieve. Though it is close to Houston, the park is improbably remote, as if distance were measured in mood rather than miles. The warm breeze softens, noise recedes, senses are redirected. Toward birdsong. Wind through pines. The quiet rhythm of the forest. The landscape reflects calm. Preserved through the foresight of George Mitchell, the visionary behind The Woodlands (once the largest master-planned community in the world), the park is a legacy of thoughtful design.

I'm sure I'm going to offend some people with this review but let me preface it by saying that…read morehiking in the Houston and surrounding areas tends to be a "what you make of it" proposition because we don't have any nice bodies of water (sorry, a bayou doesn't count), mountains, waterfalls, or even a real hill. I get that and I am not comparing this park to the PNW, but even in the context of "It may not be the best place to hike, but it's the best we've got", this is a pretty unremarkable and boring park for hiking. I'm sorry, it just is, and it's not worth the drive unless you happen to live in the area and have no other place to go. The name of the park is Lake Houston Wilderness Park but you don't see Lake Houston from here and in the 10.5 mile hike around the Ameritrail, I did not see one single bit of wildlife- not even a bird. How does a park with so many trees not even have birds? I mean don't get me wrong, I'm glad I didn't run into any snakes or even a single mosquito either but how is it possible that even wildlife don't come to this park? For the $3 cover charge, at least I got plenty of exercise but I might as well been at the Houston Arboretum since it's closer and they actually have turtles and birds and such to see. This was just a long walk without any bathrooms or rest stops along the way and you can get that anywhere. I guess if you are there for camping or the other activity they offer, it might be worth it but if you're going to do that, why not just go to Brazos Bend where they have some interesting stuff going on too?

We pulled in for a 5 night stay and this park is absolutely beautiful and quiet and a terrific…read moreTexas State Park! The sites are spacious and we stayed at Yaupon Loop with full hookups! It's Christmas season so many of the Park Hosts had Christmas decorations setup. We put lights at our sites as well.

Lake Livingston was most certainly a gem !!! I would have never known about this place if my friend…read morewouldn't have told me about it! This was a camping trip with some friends of mine and my family. The spot was really nice and it came with a lake view of lake Livingston. They have trails around this park that lead to a cabin center in which you can rent. My friend had an RV and rented two spots which has running water and a fire pit! The views are dope. Weekends are pretty busy for people glamping and camping, so definitely book in advance ! This will most definitely be a go to spot!

Another great find on a fishing day with my dad. There isn't much to do with covid increasingly…read morerising which doesnt allow you to get ot much. What a good idea I had!.. explore some outdoor parks and go fishing! We came from east end park over to this beautiful place. Two great finds in a row. Lake Houston is such a beautiful and calming place to be. I couldnt have asked for a better day. It was super hot so I would suggest going early in the morning or in the evening in the summer. $10 for parking all day but you can fish out on the pier which was awesome!

Never been here before but lately I have been feeling a bit adventurous and finally decided to try…read morethis outdoor sport. Came here to try fishing for my first time after it was recommended. Not too far but a ways from home, first thing I noticed as I pulled in was all the seating areas, which was perfect since I bought food for us to enjoy the outdoors before we fish. This Marina offers a deck with many picnic tables, perfect for families to visit all at one time. The restrooms were clean and my kids also enjoyed running back and forth from the deck to the playground. My family and I felt safe the entire time we were there, all I had to pay for was the $10 private parking offered at the marina, not to mention all people there were so kind. Met lovely fishermen and women that made suggestions for my first time fishing. I look forward to coming here with my kids again and create great memories by the water.