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Lake Houston Wilderness Park is the only park in the HPARD system where overnight camping is available.  This 4,986 acre wilderness park is approximately 30 minutes north of downtown Houston off of Highway 59 near the town of New Caney. Cabins and walk-in campsites are available for rental. Activities include hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, and horseback riding (Bring your own bikes, watercraft, and horses). 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.

Lake Houston Wilderness Park is located north of Houston at 22031 Baptist Encampment Road, in New Caney, Texas. It is accessible from Hwy 59 and FM 1485. Signs point the way from that intersection. With approximately 5,000 acres of forest, 12 miles of hike and bike trails, 8 miles of equestrian trails and camping facilities, the park offers a variety of activities for visitors to experience.

Call (281) 354-6881 for more information and reservations. Lake Houston Wilderness Park - 22031 Baptist Encampment Road, New Caney, Texas 77357.

Visit the park website at http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/lakehoustonpark.html