Tyler State Park, a Texas State Park located near Lindale, Mineola and Tyler

TYLER STATE PARK

TYLER STATE PARK
789 Park Road 16
Tyler, Texas 75706

Phone: 903-597-5338
Reservations: 512-389-8900

Tyler State Park is 985.5 acres in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a 64-acre lake. The land was deeded by private owners in 1934 and 1935; original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The park opened in 1939.

Nature of the Area

Situated in the pineywoods, the steep dissected hillsides and the lake, with its associated vegetation, provides considerable habitat variety. Wildlife species are characteristic of east Texas: deer, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, as well as numerous species of birds. Popular fish include crappie, perch, catfish, and bass.

Location

Tyler State Park is located near Lindale, Mineola and Tyler

Area Attractions

Nearby attractions include Texas State Railroad State Historic Site; Martin Creek State Park, and Purtis Creek State Park; Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, famous as rose capital of world; Tyler Junior College and planetarium; Brookshire World of Wildlife; Carnegie History Center; Kilgore Oil Museum; Morton Salt Mines in Grand Saline, 40 miles from park; Canton Trade Days (1st Monday monthly); Spring Flower Trail (March); Rose Festival (October); Tyler Zoo; and the Goodman Museum. Only 20 to 30 minutes away is Gladewater, "The Antique Capital of East Texas." While you are in the area, visit the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens a unique TPWD facility showcasing aquatic life and sport fishing in Texas.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

September 27 love it by martinezk1916

my family and i have gone to tyler for the past 6 years and we do not get bored of it...we go with many other people every year we invite new people to come along and they end up loving it as well

September 7 Great Park by Donna Miller

Just came back from Tyler State Park. Our family has their annual family reunion campout and it was great. Wonderful staff, clean bathrooms and showers, great lake and just all around excellent park.

August 1 Great Stay by Randy

We were booked for one night, and left 3 days later. The staff worked hard to keep us in one spot. This is one of the best parks we have stayed in during our travels.

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Area Campgrounds

We RV Champions of Tyler
15537 State Highway 64
Tyler, TX
903-592-6065

Jellystone Park at Whispering Pines
5583 Farm to Market Road 16
Tyler, TX
903-858-2405

5 Star RV Park
10929 CR 35
Tyler, TX
903-593-6815

Whispering Pines RV Resort & Campground
5583 FM 16 East
Tyler, TX

Stillwater RV Resort
11684 Barber Road
Winona, TX
903-483-4414

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Directions

You can reach the park from exits 330 and 331 of the Pennsylvania Turnpike; from Exit 330 follow PA 332 east from Willow Grove through Richboro and from Exit 331 follow US 1 north to I-95. Follow I-95 north to the Newtown/Yardley Exit 49, then drive west on the four-lane bypass around Newtown. The park entrance is at the intersection of Swamp Road and the four-lane bypass.

Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks