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Lake Livingston State Park

Due to lack of lifeguard staff, the swimming pool will close to the public for the 2013 season, beginning Monday, August 5. The pool will continue to be available for private group use rental, contact the park for rental information.

Lake Livingston State Park

Within this park, you’ll find one of the largest lakes in the state and a very inviting swimming pool, both of which beckon you to take a dip and cool off. 1st place in 2013 Texas Parks and Wildlife photo contest; photo by triggzBb (Flickr)

Things to Do

The park offers camping, picnicking, a swimming pool, mountain biking, horseback riding, nature study, fishing (crappie, perch, catfish and bass) and boating.

Outfitters & Guide Services

Horseback riding is available from Faith Ridin Stables (936) 967-5032; contact them for ride reservations. Enjoy a leisurely ride through 2.5 miles of scenic and wooded terrain while observing the abundance of plants and wildlife this park has to offer. Note: The public is not allowed to bring horses into the park, and must use the horses provided.

Equipment Rentals

This park participates in the Angler Education “Tackle Loaner Program”; individuals can borrow rods, reels and tackle boxes with hooks, sinkers and bobbers.

Ranger Programs

The park offers a variety of educational opportunities. Check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours.

Area Attractions

Nearby attractions include Martin Dies, Jr. State Park and Huntsville State Park; Trinity River Authority-operated Wolf Creek and Tigerville parks; hundreds of privately owned parks and marinas; Big Thicket National Preserve (Big Sandy Creek and Menard Creek) near Woodville, 30 miles away; Sam Houston National Forest near Coldspring, 30 miles away; the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Reservation, where "Beyond the Sundown" outdoor drama is performed during the summer months and the Big Pow-Wow is held during the first weekend of June; and Lake Livingston Dam, with fishing right below the dam at Southland Park, a county park. The city of Livingston is 10 miles away, offering ball fields, a bowling alley, an 18-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, city parks and a municipal airport, as well as the Polk County Library and Museum. The Astrodome, NASA's Johnson Space Center and many more attractions can be found in Houston, 70 miles away, and two 18-hole golf courses are within 30 minutes. Special annual events include the Annual Crappiethon (mid-February through mid-April); Easter Festival and Bazaar (Memorial Day weekend); the Texas Youth Rodeo "Texas' Largest" (first week in July); Pine Cone Festival (first full weekend in October); and Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes (first Saturday in December).

300 Park Road 65
Livingston, TX 77351

Latitude: 30.647915

Longitude: -95.004646

(936) 365-2201

Make reservations online

Reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900
Reserve by fax

Entrance Fees
  • Adult : $5 Daily
  • Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Hours

Open 7 days a week year-round.

The swimming pool will close to the public for the 2013 season, beginning Monday, August 5. The pool will continue to be available for private group use rental, contact the park for information.

Busy Season

Spring and summer

Climate

January average is 37 degrees. July average is 94 degrees. Average rainfall is 48 inches.

National Weather Service forecast for this area
Elevation

194 feet


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