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Huntsville State Park, Huntsville, TX

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Huntsville State Park

Paddle a rented kayak on Lake Raven and hike or bike 21 miles of trails through tall pines in the Sam Houston National Forest.

565 Park Road 40 W, Huntsville, TX 77340 · Huntsville, TX

About Huntsville State Park

Huntsville State Park covers about 2,083 acres of loblolly and shortleaf pine forest six miles southwest of Huntsville, inside the Sam Houston National Forest. An African American Civilian Conservation Corps company of World War I veterans built the dam that formed the 210-acre Lake Raven, and the park opened in 1956. There are 21 miles of trails for hiking and biking, a nature center and bird blind, and 218 bird species have been recorded. Self-service kayaks rent near Raven Lodge. Entry is $7 for ages 13 and up.

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