Lake Livingston State Park Explained

Lake Livingston State Park
Map:	Texas#USA
Relief:	yes
Location:	Polk County, Texas
Nearest City:	Livingston, Texas
Coords:	30.6569°N -95.0011°W
Area:	635acres
Created:	1977
Visitation Num:	144,717
Visitation Year:	2022
Visitation Ref:	^[1]
Operator:	Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Lake Livingston State Park is located near Livingston in Polk County, Texas. It is in the southern portion of the Piney Woods region of the state, an hour north of Houston. The 635 acre park along Lake Livingston opened in 1977.^[2]

Facilities

Camping

• Campsites with water
• Campsites with water and electricity
• Full-hookup campsites
• Premium full-hookup campsites
• Screened shelters
• Picnic pavilions
• Activity center

Amenities

• Park store
• Fire rings
• Water/sewer hookups
• 30- and 50-amp service
• Restrooms/showers
• Leashed pets permitted outdoors
• Picnic areas
• 3 boat ramps
• 2 fish-cleaning stations
• Pier
• Swimming

Activities

• Swimming
• Fishing (rods, reels, & tackle available on loan via Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Tackle Loaner Program)
• Boating
• Rentals (Thursday–Sunday, 8:30 A.M – 3:30 P.M)
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking (single and double)
  • Paddleboarding
• Biking
• Hiking
• Camping
• Birdwatching
• Picnicking
• Geocaching
• Ranger programs & tours
• Junior Ranger Explorer Packs on loan

Attractions

• Big Thicket National Preserve
• Sam Houston National Forest
• Ball fields
• Bowling alley
• Golf course
• Tennis court
• Municipal airport
• Polk County Library and Memorial Museum

External links

• Lake Livingston State Park

Notes and References

1. Web site: Christopher Adams . What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here’s the top 10 countdown . KXAN.com . November 21, 2023.
2. Web site: Lake Livingston State Park History. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 24 March 2018.