Purtis Creek State Park
Texas State Park · Van Zandt County
Entrance fee$5 / adult
CountyVan Zandt
CampingYes
RV hookupsElectric & water
Purtis Creek State Park entrance fee
$5 per adult
Purtis Creek State Park hours
Open daily
Park office:
8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Gates open:
6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Purtis Creek State Park
A peaceful, wooded park featuring a premier catch-and-release bass fishing lake. Paddle the quiet waters, hike the scenic shoreline trails, and camp under the shade of mature hardwood trees.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🧭 Geocaching
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🛝 Playground
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More Texas state parks with swimming
Camping options
- Campsites with Electricity
- Primitive Campsites (Hike-in)
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Pavilion
Trails
- Solar Walk Trail
- Beaver Slide Nature Path
- Wolfpen Hike and Bike Trail (Green Loop)
- Wolfpen Hike and Bike Trail (Blue Loop)
- Wolfpen Hike and Bike Trail (Red Loop)
As listed on the park’s trail map.
Contact
Phone903-425-2332
Address14225 FM 316 N., Eustace, TX 75124
Upcoming events at Purtis Creek State Park
- Art in the Park
- Jr. Ranger Explorers
- Tree Seekers
- Dutch Oven Cooking
- Backyard Birding
- Fishing with a Ranger
- Thankful Turkeys
- First Day Hike (Self-Guided)
- First Day Guided Hike (Morning)
- First Day Guided Hike (Afternoon)
Event details and registration are on the TPWD calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Purtis Creek State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Handheld GPS
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
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