I love going to Martin Dies Jr. State Park. I have gone there four times now to run week long canoe camps.

We often do it in the summer time, so there aren't many people around and we almost have the place to ourselves.

On the South side of the park, there is a big open lake to paddle and swim around in. The North side has a great paddling trail, but it has become choked with vegetation in recent years.

The North side is also the end point of the Bevilport Paddling Trail, which is a great trail to do.

They have signs for gators, but I have not seen any.

All sites have water and bathrooms are not too far away from any one site.

You should check it out if you have a chance.