Brazos Bend State Park

Activity Overview

Brazos Bend State Park features approximately 5,000 acres of lakes and live oak trees draped in Spanish moss and is home to white-tailed deer, dozens of bird species and even alligators. Visitors can enjoy camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing at Brazos Bend.

Things to Do

Camp: this popular campsite gets full on weekends - best to book a spot in advance. Make reservations online or reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900
Picnic: There are plenty of picnic benches and restrooms throughout the park.
Hike the Creekfield Lake Nature Trail: The trail is fully paved and takes visitors on a 0.5-mile loop tour of an outstanding wetland area. Trails are very well maintained and flat. Good for families with strollers.
Hike or Bike the Foot Trails: Hike and bike trails are located around 40-Acre Elm and Hale lakes.
Alligator & Deer viewing: best from the 40-Acre and Elm Lake Trail system.
Fishing: Six lakes are easily accessible to fishermen, with piers located at 40-Acre, Elm and Hale lakes.

The George Observatory is located in the park and is open Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. For information on stargazing programs/passes and other programs, call the observatory at (979) 553-3400 or at (281) 242-3055.

In addition to campsites, the park also offers screened shelters, a cabin, and group facilities.

Shop for gifts at the headquarters gift shop, the Nature Center, and the George Observatory.

Brazos Bend State Park Insider Tips

If you're camping or RVing there, the sites in the Northern loop are more spread out & with lots of grassy fields. Perfect for games & large family gatherings. Sites in the Southern Loop are more wooded and smaller. There are also some really nice playgrounds.
Nearby attractions include the San Jacinto Battleground, San Jacinto Monument and the BattleshipTEXAS; Galveston Island State Park; Brazoria County Access Point (San Luis Pass County Park); Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson; and the George Ranch.
Hours - Open daily. Park gates lock at 10 p.m
Temperature: January average low is 41 degrees. July average high is 94 degrees.