Fort Parker State Park, TX

March 14, 2024 - The Baines Creek Trail is closed until further notice.

June 7, 2022 - The restrooms connected to the Group Recreation Hall are closed until further notice – there is a renovation project underway, but a completion date is yet unclear.

Arrivals after 4:30pm:

• DAY USE- please utilize the self-pay station to pay the entrance fee.


• ALL OVERNIGHT CAMPING- If arriving after 4:30pm, please call the park headquarters at (254)562-5751 before 4p.m. on the day of arrival. Be sure to have all license plates numbers and number of occupants handy. If you arrive at the park without a reservation, you must check online for an available site. Cabins, screened shelters, and group facilities are not available without a reservation. All late arrivals must check in at the front office between 8:30 and 9:30am the following morning.
  
  
  • * SCREENED SHELTERS (by reservation only):
    If arriving after 4:30pm, the key for the shelter you have been assigned will be hung adjacent to the headquarters door with your name on the key.
  
  
  • * PRIMITVE GROUP CAMP (by reservation only):
    If arriving after 4:30pm, continue to the campsite located adjacent to the Navasota River boat launching ramp. Any balance will be due at check-in the following morning. If you plan to apply any additional passes, the pass holder must be present.
  
  
  • * GROUP BARRACKS/BUNKHOUSES:
    If arriving after 4:30pm, the person whose name is on the reservation must contact the park office before 4:00 p.m. to obtain the keys.