Bonham

Rachel Davidson

Beautiful park! If you enjoy hiking, you will enjoy the trails. You might spot some wildlife like white tailed deer, birds, and armadillos. The trails are marked. Be sure to pack good walking shoes bc some of the trails are rugged. Nothing too strenuous. You can also fish here. Be sure to get bait and lures before you head over. They do not sale supplies in the office. There is plenty of parking, full hook ups for RV’s and a spot to tent camp.

Ice Qu

With our annual parks pass, we try to visit as many parks as we can, and this one is a new favorite. The drive out here is pretty easy, all paved roads. It isn't a huge park, but it is a wonderful park with weathered trees, bicycle and hiking trails, plus picnic area, tent camping, and swimming. You can bring your kayak or paddle board, floatie toys, and water wings. On one far edge of the lake, away from the busy beach, there is a single bench where you can sit a spell and / or meditate. This park is truly lovely.

Surendran Natarajan

Bonham State Park is a hidden gem for nature lovers! Though small in size, it’s beautifully aligned with nature, offering a serene escape just a short drive away. The lake is ideal for boating, swimming, and kayaking, and there’s a scenic 1.5-mile trail that circles the water—perfect for a peaceful walk or casual hike. The park also features multiple flat trails, making it accessible for all levels. One of the highlights is the educational programs they host regularly. I attended an event at the T1 area, where the rangers taught us how to make simple meals using just cones and paraffin—very creative and practical for hikers! The park staff are incredibly professional and welcoming. They genuinely care about visitor experience and made sure everyone felt informed and comfortable. The facilities are well-maintained—clean restrooms, tidy surroundings, and a good amount of parking (with improvements still underway). It’s a great spot for a day trip or even a weekend getaway. Highly recommended for families, hikers, and anyone wanting to reconnect with nature. 🌳🌊🌞

Josh Kreider

I love this place, I grew up in bonham and the state park has been a big part of my life growing up. No\ I have a little one I want to see him enjoy this beautiful park. It is an incredibly clean park, even the water is clear. Waist deep you can see your feet! That's rare for Texas lakes. I have known for a long time that there were hiking trails out there but I really had no idea how nice they were untill a birthday camping trip we took last weekend. It's not a very big lake at all. It's almost in the "big pond" category. So I never imagined that the hiking would be more than a beaten path to the water 10' from the little road that encompasses the lake. I was wrong because they are some of the best trails I've been on. A little confusing download a hiking trail app. There are a lot of unmarked paths that are not shown on the parks office map. Getting lost is probably inevitable but no worries because the trails are long but only cause they meander around. You won't find yourself miles in the brush turned around in a tight spot. No dangerous getting lost scenarios. Camp sites are beautiful and kind of close but not so much that it takes the fun out of it. I will say it is a little on the, early to bed early to rise, mentality. My family likes staying up till midnight and sometimes later. We were constantly having to keep lights off and noise down so as not to disturb anyone. I know we did though, so if you are looking to hang out and meet fun young people. This isn't where to go. If you want a quiet friendly clean and restful weekend in nature this is the place for you.

Walt Mayfield

Such a great place to camp! We stayed two nights for our Anniversary. Staff is great and camp ground is beautiful. We were able to ride our bikes on the main road and hiked several trails. The hiking trails are very well marked. This was our second visit and we’ll definitely be back soon.