Interested in going camping with your motorhome but not sure where to go first? For this post we will focus on campgrounds and parks in the East Texas area. In East Texas, the piney woods have rolling terrain covered with pines and oaks, and rich bottomlands with tall hardwoods. This region is known for the beautiful woods, plains, and lakes.

State Parks and Campgrounds within 90 miles of Nacogdoches

Lufkin KOA Journey

250 FM 2021, Lufkin, TX 75901

Take a dip in the pool, check out the fishing pond or learn to toss horseshoes like a real cowpoke and enjoy the wildlife. Also, check out the Texas Forestry Museum!

Rusk KOA Holiday

745 FM 343 East, Rusk, TX 75785

While you're here enjoy a ride on the Texas State Railroad's steam train, visit a drive-through safari park, or visit the area's wineries, antique shops, restaurants and more. Take advantage of the campground's long Pull-Thru RV Sites and relax in the refreshing saltwater pool.

Mission Tejas State Park

120 Park Rd 44, Grapeland, TX 75844

Whether you want to rest or play, you'll be glad you came! You can hike, fish, camp and nature watch. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the piney woods.

Martin Creek Lake State Park

9515 Co Rd 2181D, Tatum, TX 75691

They offer year-round fishing, camping, paddling, lake swimming, hiking and biking, waterskiing, picnicking, geocaching and nature photography.

Martin Dies Jr. State Park

634 Park Road 48 South, Jasper, TX 75951

Paddle the waters of the Neches and Angelina rivers or walk or bike one of the trails. You can also swim and go fishing in B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir.

Tyler State Park

789 Park Rd 16, Tyler, TX 75706

Tyler State Park features a cool, 64-acre spring-fed lake, 100-foot tall trees, and historic structures. Play at the lake, wet a hook, wander through the woods, or relax with your binoculars. You will love this peaceful get-away in Northeast Texas!

Lake Livingston State Park

300 State Park Rd 65, Livingston, TX 77351

Fish one of the largest lakes in the state, hike quiet trails through the forest, or camp under the trees. This refreshing retreat from city life is just an hour north of Houston. You can swim, fish, boat, hike, birdwatch, camp, picnic, mountain bike, geocache and study nature.

Camp Tonkawa Springs RV Park

4675 Co Rd 153, Garrison, TX 75946

Recreation or relaxation: it's completely up to you. Whether your perfect afternoon is a nap in the shade, a deep forest walk, or a rejuvenating swim, you'll find it here.

Plan Ahead

With any State Park or camping grounds you plan to visit we highly advise you check the website and call before you start your travels for any park closure alerts, as well as inquire about camping fees and availability or any needed reservations or permits you may need to prepare for in advance.