General Information

Agency Name:

Lake Somerville State Park

Description:

Texas Parks and Wildlife's Lake Somerville State Park is made up of four units. Birch Creek Unit is on the north side of the lake, while Nails Creek Unit is on the southwest side. The 13-mile Lake Somerville Trailway connects the two units. Somerville Public Hunting Land is nearby, also on the lake.

Birch Creek and Nails Creek offer access to the lake for fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. On land at either unit, you can camp, picnic, hike, ride mountain bikes or horses (provide your own), play horseshoes or volleyball, geocache, and go birding. Explore miles of multiuse trails.

Mission Statement:

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Issues Addressed by Agency:

• Civic / Community
• Education / Literacy
• Environment (incl. Wildlife)
• Sports / Recreation

Parking Available at Agency:

Y

Accessible to People with Disabilities:

Y

Hours of Operation:

Open 24 Hours

Agency-Wide Contact Information

Address 1:

14222 Park 57

City:

Somerville

State:

Texas

Zip Code:

77879

Phone Number:

979-535-7763

Web Address:

https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-somerville

E-mail Address:

Stephen.weaver@tpwd.texas.gov