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I don’t know if I’m writing this too blog early. I don’t know if writing about this subject will be like a bad groundhog prediction and it will cause 6 more weeks of heat…but…today we’re going to talk about where to see some beautiful fall colors here in Texas!! I know most folks probably think Lost Maples when they think spectacular fall foliage in Texas, heck their website even has a fall foliage report so you can plan on exactly when to go visit, but this year I thought I’d pick something a little closer to home: Martin Dies Jr State Park up near Jasper, TX. It’s a beautiful 2.5-3 hour drive for us north out of Houston on 59 to Livingston then east on 190 to Jasper.
Martin Dies Jr State Park is on the Steinhagen Reservoir and borders the Angelina-Neches Wildlife Management Area. There are over 200 campsites available, from cabins to those screened-in shelters that are so fun, to waterfront camping to 50 or 30 amp sites. If you enjoy paddling, this is one of Texas hidden gems for paddling as Steinhagen Reservoir is over 10,000 acres in size. Alligators do live in the lake and in the park so be aware. If you enjoy boating, ramps are available, and there are a few small lighted fishing piers to enjoy as well and remember if you’re fishing from the shore in a Texas State Park, you don’t need a license. Kayaks are available to rent as are bicycles!
Needless to say with fall (hopefully) inbound the colors in Martin Dies are incredible. Cypress and other hardwoods just burst into color, and naturally the surface of Steinhagen reservoir reflects and amplifies all that color. This is a great place to take the kids or grandkids out for a campfire, a hike, and a night staring at the stars. Remember to hit our website for all your camping needs before you hit the road!