Tyler State Park

789 Park Road 16
Tyler TX 75706-9141
903/597-5338
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History: Tyler State Park is 985.5 acres in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a 64-acre lake. The land was deeded by private owners in 1934 and 1935; original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The park opened in 1939.

Activities: Activities include picnicking; camping; boating (motors allowed - 5 mph speed limit); boat rentals; fishing; birding; hiking; mountain biking; lake swimming (in unsupervised swimming area); and nature study.

Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include Martin Creek State Park; Purtis Creek State Park; Texas State Railroad;Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, famous as rose capital of world; Tyler Junior College and planetarium; Brookshire World of Wildlife; Carnegie History Center; Kilgore Oil Museum; Morton Salt Mines in Grand Saline, 40 miles from park; Canton Trade Days (1st Monday monthly); Spring Flower Trail (March); Rose Festival (October); Tyler Zoo; and the Goodman Museum. Only 20 to 30 minutes away is Gladewater, "The Antique Capital of East Texas." While you are in the area, visit the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens a unique TPWD facility showcasing aquatic life and sport fishing in Texas.

Campsites & Other Facilities: Facilities include restrooms with and without showers; picnic sites; 2 group picnic areas without shelters; 1 group picnic pavilion; campsites with water; campsites with water and electricity (pull-through and back-in); screened shelters; and a group camp with 6 screened shelters for overnight use and a dining hall with a full kitchen for day-use only; shelters and dining hall can be rented together or separately. Other facilities include a trailer rally area (30 water and electric sites with a group picnic pavilion); trailer dump stations; a group dining hall; a 2.5-mile hiking trail; an 13-mile mountain bike trail; a .75-mile nature trail; an amphitheater on the lake shore; and a concrete launching ramp with a courtesy dock. Premium campsites are available.

The Park Store sells, among other items, souvenirs and fishing supplies. They also have seasonal rentals of canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, bike boats, jon boats, and mountain bikes. For more information contact the store directly at 903/592-6790.

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Map of Park (PDF 139.8 KB)

The following link leaves the T.P.W.D. web site. Check Availability/Make Reservations for Tyler S.P.
You can also make e-mail reservations, fax reservations or phone reservations.

Natural Features: Situated in the pineywoods, the steep dissected hillsides and the lake, with its associated vegetation, provides considerable habitat variety. Wildlife species are characteristic of east Texas: deer, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, as well as numerous species of birds. Popular fish include crappie, perch, catfish, and bass.

More information on the wildlife mentioned here:

Texas Wildlife Factsheets.

Elevation: 558 ft.
Weather: July average high is 97 degrees, SW breeze; January average low is 32 degrees; first/last freeze: Nov. 25/April 3.

National Weather Service forecast for this area

Schedule: Open: 7 days a week year-round; 2 p.m. checkout for overnight guests. Busy Season: March through Thanksgiving. Check the Calendar for events and access restrictions scheduled within the next 3 months.

Directions: Tyler State Park is located 2 miles north of Interstate 20 on FM 14 north of Tyler on Park Road 16.
Latitude (degrees, minutes, seconds) N: 32° 28' 55.81"
Longitude (degrees, minutes, second) W: 95° 16' 59.91"

Current conditions including, fire bans & water levels, can vary from day to day. For more details, contact the park.

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