The park system is also made up of additional recreational areas that are used for land management and are suitable for hunting. This barely scratches the surface of what this region includes. As the name implies this is a popular destination to try and spot some Bald Eagles as they spend their time nesting in this part of Texas and the park. If you’re into birding, then definitely head towards the Yaupon Camping area and hop onto the Eagle Point Trail (0.1 mi.). You can access the Sunset Trail (0.9 mi.) and Wilderness Run (1.3) to enjoy some lovely views of the lake. One recommendation would be to just start at the visitor’s center and walk to the water. There are extensive trails here as well that loop and connect through the campsites, so it’s perfect to just get out of your tent or RV and venture around the park.
Here you’ll find the Old Hickory Camping Area, Group Trailer Sites, Post Oak Camping Area, and the Yaupon Camping Area. While fishing and other water recreation are still a draw, the campsites are a little more extensive. It was amazing to be in the general same region, but feel like you’re in a completely different state park. The trees surrounding the building, and the overall feel of this section felt better suited for spending some time camping in the wooded areas near water. The visitor center is tucked away down the curved road. The Birch creek unit felt like a small state park. Points of interest #6, #7, and #8 are in this area and those locations are for scenic views, picnicking, and great fishing. Plenty of options to stack some miles and have some great views of the water. In Nails Creek, there is only one trail listed on the map, Cedar Creek Loop, but there are a handful of different places you can venture to including the Rocky Point Trail (0.2 mi), Overlook Trail (0.7 mi), Colvin Hill Bypass (0.6 mi.), Nails Creek Loop (0.7 mi. There is an extensive list of trails that encompass all units of this state park, so decide what you’re in the mood for and just start hiking. They’re both by the water, so should be a fun time. Because at the time of this visit the main trailway connector was closed, check ahead to ensure you’re able to access those camping areas. There are two primitive camping areas relatively close to the Nails Creek Unit: Mills Pond and Flag Pond primitive sites. If interested in making a reservation, you can find more information here: Sites 44-52 have great access to the water, but a lot of the sites are relatively close to the lake.īent Tree Camping area is better suited for RVs, and then of course the sites for the horses. This was the first time seeing something like this and it was pretty neat.Ĭedar Creek Camping area is a water & electric site that also features a small fishing pond for the kiddos and accessible restrooms with a shower. In the equestrian camping area, you have room for your tent set up, but you always have a pen for your horse to camp in as well. There are two main pedestrian camping areas and one equestrian camping area. Check out this post for other state parks to swim. Of the two main areas, Nails Creek feels best suited for spending time on the water, so a lot of the features that you’ll find here are centered around fishing and water recreation. And once you’ve visited them it does work because each area does feel different than the next.
It’s a little confusing, but because the complex to Lake Somerville is so vast, they broke the different sections down. On highway 290 between Austin and Houston, you may notice a sign that alerts you to exit for Nails Creek State Park, but if you look at the list of state parks that one is not on it. Birch Creek Visitor’s Center, Lake Somerville State Park.
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