Village Creek State Park is a beautiful camping destination located in Lumberton, Texas. The campground is situated near Big Thicket National Preserve and is surrounded by stunning views of forests, creeks, and lakes. Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, bird watching, and other outdoor activities in the area.
There are 32 campsites available for tent and RV camping, with water and electric hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables. The campground also offers restrooms with showers, a playground, and a dump station. Reservations are recommended and can be made up to five months in advance.
One of the nearby points of interest is the Village Creek Paddling Trail, where visitors can rent canoes or kayaks to explore the scenic waterway. The Beaumont Botanical Gardens, the Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, and the Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center are also within driving distance.
An interesting fact about the area is that the park is home to the largest remaining virgin pine forest in Texas, with trees over 200 years old. The best time to visit is in the spring or fall, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s Fahrenheit. However, summers can be hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching the high 90s.
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Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
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Jefferson Ridge - Dierks Lake | Numerous | 589 ft | |||
Rock Creek - Lake Greeson | Numerous | 560 ft | |||
Parker Creek - Lake Greeson | Numerous | 684 ft | |||
Laurel Creek - Lake Greeson | Numerous | 582 ft | |||
Cowhide Cove - Lake Greeson | Numerous | 542 ft | |||
Buckhorn - Lake Greeson | Numerous | 583 ft | |||
Pikeville - Lake Greeson | 12 | 568 ft | |||
Blue Ridge - Dierks Lake | 22 | 625 ft | |||
Cossatot Reefs - Gillham Lake | 30 | 589 ft | |||
Hochatown State Park | Numerous | 640 ft |
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