Lake Houston Wilderness Park
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is a wooded parkland that encompasses 4,786.6 acres. It is the only park owned by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department that has overnight camping and lodging.
Address: 25840 Farm to Market 1485, New Caney, TX 77357
Area: 7.479 mi²
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 8PM
Phone: (832) 395-7690
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Lake Houston Wilderness Park
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Today we are going to visit the Unique Destination of the Lake Houston Wilderness Park. On the northern side of Lake Houston.
The Lake Houston Wilderness Park encompasses 4,786.6 acres of wooded parkland, that’s located approximately 30 minutes north of downtown Houston off Highway 59 near the town of New Caney. The park’s entrance is located at 25840 FM 1485 in New Caney. It can be reached from U.S. 59 North and then heading east on F.M. 1485 for 3 miles.
This the largest Park the City of Houston operates and with $6 million dollars of recent upgrades to the roads, buildings, and preservation areas the park has been turned into a diamond that’s content to remain in the rough.
You have to (Bring your own bikes, watercraft, and horses). The longest trek available is the 7.6-mile AmeriTrail, which, at its southern terminus, promises a mysterious yet intriguing “Swamp Overlook.”
There are several spots on the two rivers where you can swim in the shallow waters and sunbathe on some very small sandy beaches. The park is a wilderness park and is heavily forested, so visitors need to be aware that wildlife in the park includes several species of snakes. Please remember that conditions on natural waterways change without warning, so keep safety in mind as you paddle and swim in the creeks.
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is not currently an access point for boating on Lake Houston. The park takes advantage of the woods along the creeks and rivers that empty into the lake but does not front onto the lake. Canoes can navigate Peach and Caney Creeks, although there may be low points that require portage.
The Lake Houston Wilderness Park Nature Center is a fun and educational place for young and old alike. It is open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. The center opened its doors on November 9, 2007, through the generosity of George Mitchell. It offers displays of forest and wetland habitats, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates, and a mural depicting the life cycle of butterflies.
These newly designed and built cabins aren’t just any cabins, they were designed by a local architectural firm MC2. Showing off the impressive views of the man-made lake with the creature comforts of the modern home, from screened-in front porches with rocking chairs for enjoying a quiet evening outside to microwaves, refrigerators and air conditioning inside. Right down to leather couches and chairs to expand your enjoyment of the tranquil sounds of nature as you relax.
For those not staying overnight, Lake Houston Wilderness Park charges a daily $3 admission fee, which covers everything from access to its mountain biking trails to the regular line-up of classes offered through its Nature Center.
Saturday and Sundays offer a wide range of different events to help any inexperienced outdoorsman with information on the unique creatures found in the area and how they help the ecosystem. On Sunday there’s a weekly staple: a free, guided nature hike that starts at 8 a.m. sharp and takes guests through a highlight reel of sorts, showing off the best trails in the park and giving an overview of the wildlife found in the area.
Mosquitoes are part of the forest environment so for your own comfort, remember to use mosquito repellant.
The State of Texas purchased 4,584.22 acres from Champion Paper Company in 1981, and an additional 202.4 acres from the San Jacinto Girl Scout Council in 1990. Home to Peach Creek Girl Scout Camp since the mid-1950s, this second section came complete with campsites, lodges, and an equestrian area.
The camp facilities were updated by the state as the basis for Lake Houston State Park. The park was opened by the state for day use in 1992, and overnight camping was instituted in 1995. In August of 2006, the park was transferred to the Houston Parks and Recreation Department.
On August 25, 2006, Lake Houston Wilderness Park became Houston's newest park property.
In 2015, a one-lane bridge was built over Peach Creek to improve access to remote areas of the park.
There is parking down in the park near the Peach Creek Bridge along with restrooms. There is a playground by the Nature Center and small cook outstations with limited picnic tables for the occasional family picnic.
While we were traveling through the park, we saw a Racoon by the bridge, and a rabbit ran across the road on our way down to the pond. We traveled all the way to the power lines when we noticed a heard of deer grazing in the grass, unfortunately, we had run out of battery back a bit and didn’t get them on tape. On our way out we stopped by a tree that had natural lemons growing all over it.
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Join me as i adventure and explore the beauty and accommodations of the wonderful Lake Houston Wilderness Park located in New Caney TX.
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Contact Info:
Address: 25840 FM 1485
New Caney, TX 77357
Phone: Main Office: 281.399.8464
H.P.A.R.D. Information: 832.395.7000
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Lake Houston Wilderness Park is one of our most popular destinations for people of Greater Houston who are looking for a more secluded environment for outdoor activities. There's something for everyone: we have hike and bike trails, horseback riding, and watersports. You can even reserve a cabin or campsite and spend the weekend; it's only the Houston park site where you can camp overnight.
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Here is just a quick glimpse into Lake Houston Wilderness Park!
There will be more to come with follow up visits. Camping is available with many activities and sights to see!
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Testing out LAKE HOUSTON WILDERNESS PARK for some Houston Northeast MTB action
Back in March I ventured out to the Northeast side of town to go checkout what was going on at the Lake Houston Wilderness Park. There are not a lot of mountain biking trails on the Northeast or East side of Houston so I thought I would check it out and see how it fared.
It was a gorgeous day and I took out my trusty Cannondale Scalpel to sample the trails. If I go back however and I have the option, I would go wider since there was a lot more sand and mud on a lot of the trail.
You have to pay a $3 entrance fee which kind of stinks but if it keeps the place open and clean I guess it is worth it. They have cabins and campgrounds in certain areas of the park which is cool.
This trail is a green trail and perfect for beginners and families (although the sand and mud could be an issue depending how far you venture out).
If you live in the area and like a nice off road ride exploring the woods, then this trail is a great option for you.
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HIKING WITH KIDS LAKE HOUSTON WILDERNESS PARK
Today’s video was adventurous! We walked 4 miles and the kids were tired! We seen so many animals and seen different birds. Great experience to walk in nature.
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Lake Houston Wilderness Park: Trail to Lake Isabel
Lake Houston Wilderness Park is 5,000 acres of mostly wooded land that is waiting for you to come and play. Your opportunity to experience nature uncontaminated and untamed lies within the park's thickly forested hiking and biking trails, where solitude reigns and wildlife can be experienced in its natural state.
In this video, I ride my bike 5 miles from the visitor center to an amazing little lake hidden in the park. It is home to alligator, beaver and other small animals.
The park offers overnight tent camping, backpacking, screen shelters, cottage, lodge and dining hall. Access to creeks makes the park nice place for the family to swim and play.
The park has an interesting history. Most maps on the Internet still have the property listed as Lake Houston State Park, but the city of Houston has owned it since 2006.
Photography by Ken Kramm.