Over the last couple of years, I have fished for white bass on Lake Livingston and crappie on Lake…read moreSam Rayburn with Jeff. We always have a great time with Jeff. Jeff is a big believer in local knowledge, experience and the benefits of using the latest electronics to locate the fish. I highly recommend Jeff, if you are in need of a fishing guiding.

Captain Jeff did a fantastic job! Had us on the fish in no time, and the five of us (including an…read more8 and 7-yr old) limited out on white bass in about 90 minutes!

If you drive down the road below the Trinity River Authority Lake Livingston Dam, you will come to…read morea small gazebo where you can see the flow from the back side of the dam, forming the outflow into the San Jacinto River. People fishing on shore, in the water and by boat below the dam and depending on the day, plenty of water gushing through and by. But, there is no place to view the other side of the dam or the lake itself from this vantage point. Total time needed to see everything = no more than 5 minutes, including time to take photos! lol There is no place to spread out and have a picnic or anything like that either. But, if you are in the area and this sort of thing interests you, check it out. It is what it is.

Great food. Lovely service. Quaint. Very helpful. Desserts are delicious. Lunch foods are…read moreabsolutely fantastic. LOVE IT!​

We came to scout out the park prior to our vacation and glad we did because it is not for us. We…read moreare in our 40s and 50s with no children at home and we tent camping with 3 big dogs. The campsites offer no sense of privacy. There's no tent pads to put down tents at any site that we saw. Our dogs would be on high alert the whole time. We didnt find many spots that our dogs would even be able to get in the water, and they all love to swim and romp. No privacy for a couple to be playful or private without all your neighbors seeing. The personnel were friendly. The place has many handicap amenities that looked great for someone in a wheelchair. The lake itself was very beautiful. However I dont see us coming back, on to our next state park.

For years, I have frequented this location with family and friends to unwind and engage in…read morebarbecues, appreciating the tranquil atmosphere afforded by the abundance of trees, which minimizes the risk of sunburn. We have set up hammocks in the area to further connect with nature. Recently, I embarked on a hike, enjoying a leisurely walk while observing wildlife, including a bunny. Following the hike, I relaxed and appreciated the water. During one visit, I encountered a diver who collected various items. Also have a place to rinse off and change. Camping sites and boating are available to rent. The park's safety is assured through routine checks by the rangers, which I find reassuring. Although alligators were spotted, they maintained a distance.

My family and I celebrated one of our young family member's 2nd birthday. My cousin booked a…read morescreened shelter by the lake on July 4th. Since it was a holiday, it was booked way in advance and I would highly recommend everyone to do that. It's a bit of a drive from Houston, but once inside, I felt it was worth it. I had no idea it was even out here. There are fees to enter as well as fees for areas you want to rent for yourself. Huntsville State Park is located in the Sam Houston National Forest and is filled with beautiful trees, hiking trails and lakes. On the lake, you can fish, canoe and even swim. There is a designated spot for swimming which we saw but did not partake in. There is no lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and beware of the alligators. There are plenty of trails that can keep you busy for days. If you're into camping, there have plenty of campsites, including some screened shelter. The screened shelter plot we rented was spacious and had amenities like picnic tables, grill, water hookup, amp hookup, and restrooms and shower facilities nearby. It was a great setup for our large group. We had plenty of space to play, set up some little pools for the kiddos and eat without anybody being right on top of us. After coming here, I realized I need to take advantage of all the state parks in our amazing state and escape the hustle and bustle of the city every once in awhile. I would visit this place again for sure.

I was required to attend a business retreat here for 2 days and 3 nights. I was dreading going…read moresince I don't do very well in rustic campgrounds. I am glad that I went. The cabins were large with at least 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Very large living room area and full kitchens. There was no wi-fi in the cabins but free wi-fi in the main meeting area. There were miles of hiking trails, water sled, volleyball pit, swimming pool and places to sit and take in the area's beauty. BTW the gators never left the water. Now about the food. OMG!!!! It was premium 5 star eating. It was buffet but beautifully arranged like in higher class hotel restaurants. A big shout out to their Chef Jim. I am so very glad I went and hoping to be back for another business retreat!

I have mixed reactions to our recent visit and. I have wavered between giving this review 4 or 3…read morestars. We have visited this retreat for over 35 years previously known as Chain 'O Lakes. We have noted and appreciated the improvements made over the years. Beautiful, serene, rustic setting-a great place to unwind. -WIFI worked well and consistently throughout our visit. -Cabins basically clean, good beds, clean bed linens and generous numbers of towels. Dining table, dining chairs, side tables and coffee tables as well as couches are well worn. Basic dinnerware and eating utensils; there are no skillets, pans or cooking/serve ware utensils such as egg turners, no mixing bowls...you need to bring these with you. -Communication and information lacking. The website does not provide current updates to the facility and the status of its amenities and services. We had planned to enjoy one meal a day at The Hilltop restaurant and it was closed for our 3 day/2night visit. We had planned to have burgers/snacks by the pool and the snack bar was closed. These unannounced and unexpected closings caused us to leave the retreat and find a grocery store 15 miles away. Then we had to select food items that could be baked because we had no pots/pans or skillets nor utensils to cook and serve with. Amenities not in service included The Hilltop Herb Farm Restaurant, the snack bar beside the pool, and the hot tub. ***PLEASE NOTE: The reason I am giving this review 4 stars is the congeniality of the people at the front desk. Had they been rude I would have dropped one or more stars.*** When I inquired as to why the restaurant and snack bar were closed I was given these points of interest from the very nice young ladies at the front desk. Additionally they very graciously responded that they would inform management about my concerns. -Oh the restaurant is closed during the week-well sometimes it's open. It will be open this weekend I think. (Well, I was leaving on Friday!) -Regarding the snack bar being closed: Well it's only open if the restaurant is. -We've been slammed with big groups and some summers we are more family oriented. (I'm sorry, I was not advised that inconsistant hospitality was a management strategy!) -Regarding the hot tub; well, things break. (Understandable that things break, but how is it being addressed and will it be repaired before my party leaves?) -Carriage Rides? Nope, not in service. There are limited hours of operation for the gift shop which has gifts, snacks, and fishing supplies. It would be a convenient service if this area remained open until 9 pm. A nice evening walk to this area for an ice cream for the kids would have been a nice option. Overall there seems to be a lack of attention, concern, and dedication to providing guests with current information and procedures in order for guests to have an excellent experience. When O think of this visit I feel the most descriptive words would be "sad and lacking". It stings a little to pay the prices of our stay and to have so much broken or closed. I could have spent much less and had similar natural beauty to behold at a state or national park. I do hope that management will button things up quite a bit and provide a friendly, enthusiastic, friendly staff, with current information easily and readily available regarding amenities, services, and procedures for checking out canoes and other equipment. Suggestions: -E-Post daily retreat schedule of events -Paddleboard rentals -tennis or pickleball -a kid/teen rec area with ping pong, tv movie rentals, vending machines

I love bringing my dog here! She always gets excited when we take her and she loves the owners. I…read moretook a week vacay and ordered a bath for her and when I picked her up she smelled so good for WEEKS. Price is reasonable for a college student and I feel comfortable bringing her here because I know that they love her and take care of her.

We have been using this place for 8 years. My dogs get so excited when we pull into their driveway…read more I always leave so happy knowing my pups will be well taken care of. They offer ac/heat and has a doggy door that allows the dogs to go outside when they want. She also lets them have play time and gets to run around. The kennels are always so clean and not left sitting in their own potty stuff.

They treated Doli like one of their own. Loved and was great with communication on when she was…read moreready! Also did a fantastic job on the grooming!!!

If I could give zero stars, I would…read more I set up an appointment to tour the facility over a week in advance. When the day came for my appointment I called and tried to confirm. No answer. Called 6 times in total. We drive over 30 mins to the property and are ignored at the gate. Still no answer on the phone. This place has TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION. If they don't care enough to answer their phone or keep their website online.... I WOULD NOT TAKE MY DOG HERE. DOG OWNERS BEWARE. ZERO STARS.

I found a Pocket Bully-ish dog in the street with whom I fell in love quickly. But he had some…read morebehaviors that scared people and made him unacceptable to live with. Tracy Nelson got him to be a civil and obedient companion. Continuing discipline is the key but some of his bad behaviors, like spinning uncontrollably in circles when he gets excited, completely stopped.

I sent my 1 year old Mini Bernadoodle for 1 month and she is a different dog. She is following all…read morecommands on and off leash and the barking has seriously decreased. All though I missed my baby girl for the time she was gone, everyone at home is amazed by the transformation she has gone through. Well worth the expense if you want true results I highly recommend this training for both the dog and you as an owner. Daniel Reynolds