Welcome to Stephen F Austin State Park in San Felipe, Texas. Just outside of Houston, Texas you’ll find this hidden gem of a state park that’s close enough to the city if you need anything, but far enough away that you’ll be able to feel like you’re out in nature. Driving in, you’ll pass many historical markers, farmhouses, and plantation style homes – so if you have a chance to stop at a few, you may want to!
Entry
Kids 12 and under are free to visit, and those 13 years old and up are $5 each. Or you can use your Texas State Parks pass for free entry for everyone in your car.
Things to Do
Hiking is what I came here to do, so I’ll tell you about that first. This smaller scale state park has 8 different hiking trails – or if you’re like me – you can combine a few together in order to make a hike more tailored to the length you’re wanting to go.
Ranger programs are also available. These include activities like night hikes, nature talks, and historical tours. Check the park’s events page on their website to find out when specific programs are being offered.
Geocaching and camping are some other options available in the park.
In the summer, the park also offers summer camps for kids between the ages of 8 and 11. Kids can also become a junior ranger by picking up a junior ranger activity journal and completing the tasks in order to earn their badge.
Accommodations
If you’re looking to stay overnight, they have tent camping spots, RV spots with full hookups (30 amp), cabins, screened shelters, group barracks, and a meeting hall which would be perfect for family reunions or other large group events. Be sure to make your reservations online before you go and if you have a Texas state parks pass, you’ll get a discount on your stay.
I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into what Stephen F Austin state park has to offer. If you found this post helpful, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel to see more tips like these.
