Martin Dies Jr. State Park, TX

December 11, 2024 - A Planned project for the Walnut Ridge Unit bridge is expected to begin in January 2025. The Day Use area, campsites, and all trails will be closed for the duration of the project.
The Wildscape Garden and Education Center will remain open during this time. The project is expected to be completed by the end of February 2025.

Pets are allowed in all areas of the park, however pets are not allowed in any of the park's buildings including cabins, shelters, restrooms or offices.

Guests with reservations arriving after 5 p.m. can go directly to their campsite and return to park headquarters to complete camping check-in after 8:30am the following morning. Overnight guests without a camping reservation arriving after park headquarters has closed should choose an Available site and return to park headquarters the following morning after 8:30a.m. to complete registration and pay fees. We ask overnight guests without a reservation, to not use self-pay stations to pay fees. Quiet hours are in effect nightly from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. Please be courteous to your neighbor while setting up your campsite and keep noise to minimum.

All overnight guests must occupy a campsite. Camping in a Day-Use area is strictly prohibited.

If arriving after hours for Day-Use, complete a self-pay envelope at one of the 6 pay stations and deposit the envelope in the honor box. Park Closes at 10:00 pm for Day-Use customers.