Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Fishing
- Fishing Pier
- Headquarters/Ranger Station
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Parking
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Shelters
- Restrooms
- Trails - Hiking
- Trails - Nature/Interpretive
- Wildlife Viewing
Sheldon Lake State Park and Env. Learning Center, TX
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For further information about this park, Click hereAlerts and Important Information
May 12, 2026 - Sheldon Lake SP currently has a road construction project taking place that impacts the entire Park Road 138 of the park. During this time, access into the park may be restricted down to one lane with expected delayed travel time in and out of the park, reduced parking availability, capacity limits resulting in a temporary park closure, and partial closures of the Prairie Boardwalk Trail. Park staff will be utilizing Facebook to communicate when capacity limits are met and updating accordingly. Please contact the park directly or message us on social media for more information.
February 21, 2026 - The elevator at the John Jacob Observation Tower is closed for maintenance. The tower remains open by stairs only at this time.
The Tawny Crazy Ant, an invasive species, has been identified in some campsites in Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center. These ants may crawl on your shoes, but they do not sting. Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept is working with experts to reduce the number of ants without harming the park's natural resources. Before leaving, thoroughly inspect your vehicle, RV, camping gear, and other equipment; If you see the ants, please notify park staff immediately and they can offer guidance for treating. For further information about the Tawny Crazy Ant, go to: http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/park-information/invasive-ants. For park-specific questions, please contact the park headquarters.
DAY USE FEE:
There is no Day Use Fee at this Park.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
The park is open 7 days a week year-round. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve at Noon, and Christmas Day.
Office and Gates open 8am to 5pm.
Hours Extended 8am to 7pm. Saturdays and Sundays in May thru September.
The lake, its banks and levees are open every day from Sunrise to Sunset.
The Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center (14140 Garrett Road at Park Road 138) offers a variety of nature and ecology programs to organized groups on a reservation basis. Park staff and volunteers provide programs on nature/ecology, nature walks, catch-and-release fishing in two stocked ponds, pond ecology, native plant gardening, hunter education, composting and recycling. Programs range in time from 1-2 hours each. Without special arrangements, group size is limited to 50 children. Teachers and chaperones must accompany the group in at least a 1 to 10 ratio.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 281-456-2800
There is no Day Use Fee at this Park.
OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION:
The park is open 7 days a week year-round. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve at Noon, and Christmas Day.
Office and Gates open 8am to 5pm.
Hours Extended 8am to 7pm. Saturdays and Sundays in May thru September.
The lake, its banks and levees are open every day from Sunrise to Sunset.
The Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center (14140 Garrett Road at Park Road 138) offers a variety of nature and ecology programs to organized groups on a reservation basis. Park staff and volunteers provide programs on nature/ecology, nature walks, catch-and-release fishing in two stocked ponds, pond ecology, native plant gardening, hunter education, composting and recycling. Programs range in time from 1-2 hours each. Without special arrangements, group size is limited to 50 children. Teachers and chaperones must accompany the group in at least a 1 to 10 ratio.
PARK PHONE NUMBER: 281-456-2800
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Sheldon Lake State Park and Env. Learning Center14140 Garrett Rd
HOUSTON TX 77044
Phone Number:
Information:
(281)456-2800
Texas State Parks is a division of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department