This park is sadly under used and it's the perfect spot to stay the night and put your canoes into…read morethe water. This park/camping area is tucked away on a country road spotted with farms. Be cautious driving down the road though because there is a crazy Boston terrier that will run out in front of your car and not move; then proceed to chase your car down the street. When you pull in you will see a trailer that the guy who runs the park lives in and directly to the left there is 2 boxes. There are envelopes in one to place $5.00 in for the overnight camping or to park if you are just canoeing. On the front of the envelope is a parking pass to remove and put in your car window. There is nice flat areas with wide spaces for many tents. There is also park style grills and picnic tables scattered around. The bathroom is a bit yucky and doesn't have the flushing type toile if you know what I am saying. There is also a port a potty onsite. Be careful in the morning opening the door of the bathroom because there is plenty of mosquitoes lurking in there because the one piece of fly paper doesn't cut it. If you have 4 wheel drive there is a path down to the Colorado River to drop your canoe and coolers off. Otherwise I would just carry them down. It's not a heavily wooded campsite but it is very nicely manicured.

I visited the park yesterday to do some fishing. Beautiful little park on the banks of the…read moreColorado River. Very well maintained. Very clean. Very quiet. Great place to take the family. The Park Host was the best park host I've ever encountered hands down. Will visit again for sure!

Small park in La Grange between the high school and the Colorado River. Perfect for a quick, quiet…read morewalk or just to stretch your legs.

Daughter loved the ninja course. My husband even tried it out. It was a great little stop before…read morelunch!

I can't say enough about this place! The park itself is clean, lush, and absolutely beautiful, with…read moreplenty of cabins, camping spots, RV sites, and scenic hiking trails. But did you know they also have an event hall for rent? We booked it for a family gathering, and it was perfect. The space has a charming vintage look, with plenty of tables and chairs, clean restrooms, a spacious kitchen equipped with burners, a sink, a fridge, and enough trash bins. The concrete floors are a bit cracked, but that's hardly a dealbreaker when you're getting such a gem in the middle of a state park. Guests pay a discounted $3 entrance fee, but since we had an RSVP list, we purchased tickets ahead of time to make the process smoother for everyone. You receive the event hall key at 9 AM on the day of your event and can drop it in the designated box whenever your party ends. The space comfortably accommodates 70-80 guests, making it a great choice for gatherings. You're expected to leave the hall in the same condition as you received it, but the trash bins can be left as they are staff will come by later to collect the trash. It's that simple!

While on a meandering day trip, we came across the inviting entrance to Buescher State Park…read more We parked outside the small but organized ranger station, and I stepped inside to pay the fee. $3 per person if you choose to stay in your vehicle (driving through) or $5 per person is you get out to walk around. Affordable either way! There's also an area set up with mugs, stickers and such for sale. So glad we decided to drive through! A lot of different scenery, well-maintained and mostly empty roads, new undergrowth in burn areas, peaceful and quiet overall. We continued through what seemed a residential area with private houses, then onwards through Bastrop State Park, exiting there. Nice introduction to Buescher State Park. We'll return to hike in cooler weather.

So much fun earlier today with our grandchildren!…read more Sarah, at the entry booth, was super welcoming and delightfully friendly, and a great Chamber of Commerce-like spokesperson for this Park. Lots of green space and water access. Shaded picnic areas, lots of coveted areas, restrooms were clean, and the grounds were well maintained. Thanks Sarah, you were great! We will be back ...

The park itself is beautiful, a great place to enjoy the lake. The new management is doing all they…read morecan to increase the positive camper experience. However, there are a few points that could be improved upon...mainly by other campers! 1.Cast netters...please be aware that other campers would like to bank fish. This is impossible when you're trodding up and down the lake's shoreline. 2. Camping boundaries....if you did not pay for the camp sight-don't walk through it! There are other routes available and not all dogs are friendly. Parents, this falls on you to teach your children how to be courteous and go around. 3. Loud music...this is a sticking point with me. I love music but not at the ear drum busting level. Again, play your music but remember you aren't the only ones there. 4. Parking...,if you did not pay for it, don't park in it! We pulled up to our reserved campsite only to fine a truck parked in it. The owner saw us sitting there and kindly move out of the way ... shouldn't have to sit and wait for a spot we paid for. There are several other minor things but these are the biggies. We are supposed to be good stewards of the land, leave it better than you found it with zero foot print. Learn this concept, teach your children, it certainly can't hurt.

My friend and I went camping here for a weekend and had a great stay! The bathrooms were simple and…read moreclean, and camping site had a picnic table and a new fire ring with a grill. We enjoyed the view of the lake, the quiet, and the 3 mile hike around the lake. The hosts were very accommodating and checked in on us to make sure our stay was going well and we were happy. At night they monitored the parking lot while the fisherman left for the day and watched to make sure everyone was safe, which I really appreciated. Next year they will be adding some RV sites as well as cabins next to the lake and I will definitely be returning!!

Our family had a terrible experience! We reserved two nights in late August. Friday night two…read morefamilies with about 6 kids showed up at 930pm and stayed until 130am drinking, fishing, and carrying on about 50 feet from our campsite. We saw no Park Ranger come through that evening. The next afternoon at 4:30 several families totaling probably 30 adults and 20 kids showed up with a generator, deep freeze, mounted stereo system and several tents, and they overtook the rest of our campground area. The Park Manager told us all he could do was come through at 10 p. m. and enforce the music curfew. We had no recourse on the laughing, talking, and carrying on however. We decided to bail before 9 p.m.. Will never camp overnight there again.

TLDR: Watch out for poison ivy in this beautiful tropical oasis (stick to long pants). The Palmetto…read moreInterpretive Trail is short enough for young kids and within walking distance from the picnic area. Stop to pay at park headquarters ($3 p/p; kids 12 and under are free). I loved the whole tropical vibe of this park. Dwarf palmettos everywhere. We stopped here as a waypoint en route to Rockport Beach. It made a great stopping point. The Palmetto Interpretive Trail is only 0.3 miles and very easy. A short walk, really. Both my toddlers (almost 4 and almost 2) were able to walk it. It's unpaved but mostly smooth so you should be able to bring a stroller too (I'd confirm with park staff, just in case). POISON IVY: At the end of the Palmetto Interpretive Trail, there is a water tower. It's locked but my kids love approaching doors. This is where I noticed potential poison ivy growing right by the door. It did have the triple leaf look and AI confirmed that it looks like poison ivy. Leaf shape can vary quite a bit on this plant so it can get a little tricky to identify. Just be wary of any triple leafers. Keep a close eye on where you and/or your kids are stepping and skip the shorts/sandals. Park staff was friendly. You stop to pay at the park headquarters once you enter the park (and display the tag on your windshield). $3 per person; children 12 and under are free. The picnic area was nice with ample seating (both covered and uncovered). I couldn't find a restroom (doors were locked) but there were restrooms by the playground (a short drive away). The restrooms were clean. Make sure you close the door like the sign asks to keep bugs away. Ultimately, I'd love to return to this park and experience more of its lovely trails.

Great, secluded state park next to a neighborhood. I'd consider Palmetto a hidden gem in Texas. I…read moredrove here from Austin and it took me about 1.5 hours. The way I took lead me down a neighborhood street, which led me straight to the park's headquarters. They had a small and very limited selection of gifts for purchase, but the park ranger there was friendly and recommended a couple of trails and points of interest. I hiked a series of trails along the outside perimeter of the park, which combined was about 3.5 miles. Each new segment had a different ecosystem and it was interesting to see different sights and hear new sounds. The trails are mostly shaded, though I went on an overcast day. There's also a low river crossing where I saw some people fishing on. At all Texas state parks, no fishing license is needed to fish. The sound of the river was soothing and refreshing. I genuinely enjoyed my time here and would love to return here to visit again someday.

Love this park. Bring the kids here a lot. Nice and shady. Not too busy when I have gone.read more

This park is massive we didn't even get a chance to explore all they offered…read more We parked near Flying Horses Carousal which is located next to the large Finke pavilion that has a huge fan in the center while already providing a great place for shade to escape the humid summer temp. There were several park structures near the pavilion, from swings, slides, spider web jungle gyms. There were two buildings near that I believe you could rent out for parties. Bathrooms are a stones throw and were air conditioned and clean. We could see the skate park from where we were along with additional play areas, across the street you can see the splash pad. There is "story walk" trail you can take that leads to or from the Library situated at the top of the hill. Definitely take a stop at the carousal if it's open it's only a dollar a person to ride, and really quite a splendor to oh and ah over. Tons of shade, great place for a picnic, and to get some energy out. Can't wait to visit again with my family.

We had such a great afternoon at the park. The kids loved all of the great park installations. The…read morebathroom interior was super hot but it was fairly clean for being a public park bathroom. Also, great to have an onsite toilet.

Great fun for the kids. Wasn't to crowded or ridiculously packed. It was nice and clean and wasn't…read morecrummy on parking either, one thing as parents when parking you dont want to take out stroller and all you need from a place far away or ridiculously crowded.

This is a really cute park, although the park side of it, meaning equipment, is not very large…read more The reason I wanted to go here was to see the blue bonnets, and although I do not see very many, there were more over here than I saw anywhere else. There was a couple having wedding photos, and there was an elderly man taking pictures, and I just really liked how serene it was. Even the surrounding areas are just open fields and it's very beautiful. I'm happy this place is not too long of a drive from Houston to escape the city.

Truthfully I was expecting a little more from this place. It is a great park to stop by but to to…read morego out of your way and have a picnic, I'm not so sure. I would recommend to go if you are attending Baylor college just so you can see a bit of history of where the school originated.. It also gives you a great viewing of what started out as a woman's only college. Fun fact I didn't know so I definitely learned something new. We stopped by here after coming from the antique rose Emporium and right before going to to Brenham. I wouldn't say it was a complete waste of time! The trees that have grown there are absolutely amazing and beautiful.. Many of which I have seen in San Antonio and other parks around Houston. Cool pictures if you are also graduating from Baylor too!

Great place to get out and play! The property is well kept and clean, they have 3 restrooms with…read moreshowers for public use after a hard days ride or when camping. The campsites are also well maintained and they have firewood for sale. They also sell Longhorn Beef, which is delicious and affordable. We will definitely be back again!

I made a last minute decision to go out of town and stumbled across this beautiful place. The…read moreowners are absolutely gems! It's quiet and oh so peaceful! I will most definitely be back once I decide to leave Thank y'all for your kind hospitality!