Reviews

Corbin Milenbaugh DDS

We are really winning in the Texas State Park system. 2:55pm on a Friday and nature center closed. Most restrooms in south unit closed, also. The office was closed for lunch when we arrived, yet three people working after lunch?? Trails that are terribly marked have been recklessly bulldozed (Sandy Point Trail). Smoke in the air from clear cuts on private property surrounding the park. We really left feeling quite depressed with the downfall of this park. It didn’t use to be this way, but obviously poorly managed and now clearly underfunded. The trees and wildlife here are always beautiful. The staff we encountered are cordial.

Jennifer Dewitt

Loved this park. 🌲 Check-in was quick and easy, and the staff were extremely friendly right from the start. The park itself is beautiful and well maintained. Bathrooms are on the smaller side, but they were clean and fully stocked, which I really appreciated. The park hosts were also super nice and had plenty of firewood available. Overall, a great, relaxed experience — I’ll definitely be back.

kathy palaski

It's a very different state park with bayou and cypress galore. We only rated it 3 stars as half of it is closed to camping for renovations - and they are well needed. The crew was replacing one of the bridges on the hiking trails that day, and the second, larger walking bridge is also in need of repair. The road to the canoe storage is quite rough. It is a clean park, and will be lovely once all is completed. We had a pretty hike of just over 2 miles. It was hot and humid that day and the dogs were feeling the heat, so we turned back early. We'll visit again in future. Being your bug repellent for yourselves and your dog - we found tiny little ticks on Fionn, luckily before they attached. We had none on us, but had used plenty of spray on ourselves.

Julio Duverney

Park could use some tlc in the maintenance department but the trails are very nice with great views. Lots of different ecosystems across the park. From swamp to forest. Check it out.

Petra Look

Beautiful park, hiking and boating are the best activities. Careful about alligators, we have seen some over 10 feet and very close to our kayaks. Make sure you have life jackets on your kayaks, the state park police have no problem giving a mom with kids a ticket for no life jacket, while watching people speeding on the roads and burning fires during a fire ban. So, a beautiful scenery, but state park police on power trip.

Jacqueline Hawk-Cotten

I absolutely loved this park. Lots of trees for shade, clean bathrooms, quiet. If it rains the trails to flood. But there’s kayaks to rent and the river is amazing!

Carrie McGinnis

Extremely satisfied. Clean restrooms and hot showers. Camp sites are very roomy. Plenty of privacy and leg stretching area, and adequate room for several tents. RV spots are very roomy as well, Convenient dump stations and garbage dumpsters available. Electric and water access on certain sites. There are a few extra parking spaces for additional vehicles if needed. Canoeing tours and rentals available as well. Great fishing, lots of shade trees. Very affordable for day or weekend camping. Felt very safe, park rangers make regular rounds and are very helpful and friendly. They are doing a great job in keeping the park a nice place to come. Very respectful and responsive.

Prabin Kharel

I recently visited Martin Dies Jr. State Park, and it was an absolutely beautiful experience. The park is surrounded by serene rivers and lakes, creating a peaceful atmosphere that instantly makes you feel connected to nature. The sound of birds chirping added a lovely natural soundtrack to the visit. There are plenty of well-maintained trails that take you through lush forests and even into some swampy areas, which gave the place a unique and wild vibe. One of the highlights was discovering a sanctuary area—quiet, untouched, and a great spot for reflection or just enjoying the view. The park is also very RV-friendly, and we saw quite a few people set up with their campers, clearly having a great time. It’s the kind of place where you could easily spend a weekend just relaxing and recharging. What really surprised me was how affordable it was—only $4 per person for entry. For that price, you get access to a truly scenic and peaceful getaway. I went with some friends, and we all left feeling refreshed and happy. Highly recommend this spot if you’re looking for a budget-friendly escape into nature!