Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway

Name: Senior Stroll
Start: 2026-11-04T08:30:00-06:00
Location: Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway

Texas State Park · Lee County

⚠️ Burn Ban

Oct. 21, 2026 - Both units of the park are under a burn ban. No wood fires are allowed. You may cook with charcoal in enclosed grills and containerized fuel stoves.

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Birch Creek Alerts
Aug. 26, 2025 - Pavilions are closed.
Feb. 16, 2024 - The fishing pier is closed due to damage.

Hunt Closures
Flag Pond Loop and Waldo's Loop trails will be closed from sunrise to noon daily during Early Teal, Regular North Zone Duck and Youth-Only Waterfowl seasons. Ask at headquarters if they are closed during your visit.
Only hunters with permits will be allowed in closed areas.

Unit Closures
The Birch Creek Unit will be closed on the following dates:
4 p.m. on Dec. 1 to noon on Dec. 4
4 p.m. on Jan. 5 to noon on Jan. 8
The Nails Creek Unit will be closed on the following dates:
4 p.m. on Jan. 12 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 15
The Trailway will be closed on the following dates:
4 p.m. on Dec. 4 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 6
4 p.m. on Jan. 8 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 10
Only permitted hunters will be allowed on these dates.
Contact the park for more information.

Trailway Bridges Out
May 1, 2024 - Two bridges on the Trailway are washed out, one over Nails Creek and one over Yegua Creek near the Newman Bottom parking area. Please reach out to either Nails Creek or Birch Creek headquarters for more information before heading out on the Trailway.
Contact the park for more information or check back for updates.

🔥 Burn ban in effect

HoursOpen daily, · 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Entrance fee$5 / adult

CountyLee

Elevation190 - 496 ft

CampingYes

RV hookupsElectric & water

Book a campsite Directions Official TPWD page Park map Trail map Log a visit Park Map (Nails Creek Unit)Trails Map (Birch Creek Unit)Trails Map (Nails Creek Unit)

Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway entrance fee

$5 per adult

Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway hours

Open daily,

6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway

Shady oak woodlands, sandy swimming beaches, and a 13-mile trailway connecting two beautiful park units. Paddle the wide lake, watch for white-tailed deer along the trails, or fish from the shores.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐎 Equestrian
🐦 Birding
🧭 Geocaching
🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

⚡ Electric & Water
💧 Water Only
⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Campsites with Electricity (Birch Creek Unit)
Campsites with Electricity (Nails Creek Unit)
Campsites with Electricity (Equestrian | Nails Creek Unit)
Campsites with Water (Equestrian | Nails Creek Unit)
Campsites with Water (Equestrian | Birch Creek Unit)
Primitive Campsite (Hike-in | Trailway)
Group Camp (Hike-in | Trailway)

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Group Hall (Nails Creek Unit)
Pavilions (Birch Creek Unit)

Trails

Lake Somerville Trailway 13.4 mi · Challenging
Honeybee Hill Trail 0.4 mi · Easy
Flag Pond Loop 1.7 mi · Easy
Alligator Loop 1.5 mi · Moderate
Gerdes Spur 1.7 mi · Moderate
Sandy Slough Trail 2.1 mi · Moderate
Wilderness Run 1.3 mi · Moderate
Bluestem Bend Trail 1 mi · Easy
Eagle Point Trail 0.4 mi · Easy
Beautyberry Trail 0.9 mi · Moderate
Bucktail Run 0.7 mi · Easy
Sunset Trail 0.9 mi · Moderate
Cardinal Bend 0.6 mi · Easy
Cedar Creek Loop 1.7 mi · Moderate
Nails Creek Loop 0.8 mi · Easy
Overlook Trail 0.7 mi · Easy
Lake Shore Trail 0.7 mi · Easy
Pelican Point Trail 0.5 mi · Easy

As listed on the park’s maps: Trails Map (Trailway), Trails Map (Birch Creek Unit) and Trails Map (Nails Creek Unit).

Contact

Phone979-535-7763

AddressBirch Creek Unit, 14222 Park Road 57, Somerville, TX 77879-9713

Upcoming events at Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway

Senior StrollNov 4, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Tiny TrailblazersNov 5, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Scorpion SpotlightNov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM
🍲 Dutch Oven Cooking 🍲Nov 7, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Geocaching 101Nov 7, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.

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