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Lake Houston Wilderness Park

About

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Lake Houston Wilderness Park (LHWP) is a beautiful, lushly forested expanse of nearly 5,000 acres, located three miles east of New Caney (approximately 30 miles north of Houston) off Hwy-59. Lake Houston Wilderness Park is the only park in the department that allows overnight stays in cabins and campsites.

Most of the park is heavily forested with over 20 miles of trails which provide a quiet escape from the bustling city. The park offers a variety of outdoor experiences for people of all ages including camping, hiking, trail running, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, birding, fishing and horseback riding trails (visitors must bring own bikes, fishing equipment, watercraft, and horses).

The climate is usually warm and humid during the summer months and the winters are generally mild and short. The average summer temperature is around 90° but overall the average temperature throughout the year is around 67°. The average rainfall 51 inches.

Reservation Info

Camping permitted in designated areas only. All campsites and facilities require a paid permit. For online reservation visit that may be obtained online

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Location

Lake Houston Wilderness Park is located in Texas

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Directions

From jct US 59 & FM 1485: Go 2 mi E on FM 1485, then 1-1/2 mi S on Baptist Encampment Rd. Entrance fee required.

Coordinates

30.147005458277647 N
95.16846284547475 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • RV Sites
  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups

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Angelica R.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2021

Great hiking and camping

Love the trails. My favorite is the trail that leads you to Lake Isabella. It can only be reached by hiking to it. Very peaceful. We have camped at LHWP and love it. Clean restrooms are a plus.

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Amanda C.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2021

Perfect for kids

Plenty of trails , wildlife , bathrooms and good fishing. We go here a lot! It’s always good fun! And very clean.

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Marcy F.
Reviewed Jun. 15, 2020

Not too bad

Stayed here recently and it was “ok” didn’t like the fact that you have to park away from your camp site and walk everything in, especially when there are “roads” that lead to the camp sites. Also didn’t appreciate the camp staff riding their gator around camp well after 12am with their head lights shining in our camp.

William B.
Reviewed Sep. 25, 2019

I had a great time, can't say the same for my son

I had a fantastic time  but I can't say the same for my son.  He never been camping before, loves X-Box....

Month of VisitDecember
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David T.
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2019

Disappointed

Well we called and called to make reservations but no answer or call back. Noticed the visitors center we closed on Tuesdays, but there ding said the front gate entry was open till 6pm Sunday through Thursday so figured a Tuesday would be safe to find the spot. Got there and the gates are locked, no self pay because it's on the other side of the gate. I guess they are completely closed down on tuesdays. Very disappointed. Have a meeting in Houston in the morning. Had to get a hotel.

Kristine B.
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

Really Nice Cabins

I have stayed in the cabins here four or five times. The first two years we had smaller groups so we stayed in the A Frame cabins. The last three years we've had their biggest one. There is a creek that runs through it and it is never over populated while I've been here. The cabin we've used was flooded and has not been rebuilt so we are looking for other places to hold our Spring Camp out. I hope they rebuild.

Jared B.
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2018

easy backpacking camp sites

There are 4 primitive hike in/out campsites that are a 1 - 2 mile deep. It’s a mostly shaded hike with gorgeous views of the river, woods and swamp areas. These campsites do not have running water, showers or bathrooms.

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Haleigh A.
Reviewed Jun. 16, 2018

Love It!

This park is just a short drive from Houston yet feels like you are in the middle of nowhere. It has various types of camping spots in different parts of the park and great hiking trails through varying terrain. Definitely one of my top picks near Houston.

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Emily S.
Reviewed May. 3, 2018

Lake Houston Wilderness Park

Stayed here twice with scouts, both times we explored the trails and peach creek. Lots of wildlife in this park, saw many snakes in camp and on the trails. Made it halfway down the Ameri-trail which was clean and easily marked.

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Reviewed Sep. 29, 2016

Houston oasis

Lots to explore, neat bridges, cabin options, ranger programs, horse trails,kayaking, wildlife. Modern recently updated facilities. Great park staff and everyone real friendly. Lovely trees & waterways, really does feel like wilderness, would come back.