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Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area

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Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area, near New Waverly, Texas, is a fantastic spot for those looking to escape into nature without straying too far from the city. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, complete with full hookups, making it a convenient choice for all types of campers.

Visitors rave about the stunning sunset views and the friendly camp hosts who are always ready to help. The campground features clean restrooms, hot showers, and well-maintained picnic areas, ensuring a comfortable stay. One camper noted, “The atmosphere was very quiet and relaxing,” which is perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are easy access trails winding through the woods and along the lake shoreline. Many campers enjoyed the peaceful surroundings, with opportunities for birdwatching and fishing right at your doorstep. As one reviewer put it, “The hiking trail, although not very long, was a pleasant walk in the woods.”

With its beautiful scenery and convenient amenities, Cagle Recreation Area is a solid choice for a weekend getaway or a longer stay. Whether you’re here to relax by the lake or explore the trails, this campground has plenty to offer.

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Location

Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area is located in Texas

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Directions

North of Houston, Texas, near New Waverly use Interstate Highway 45 northbound exit #102 or #103 southbound at state highway FM-1375. Go West approx. 5 miles. Turn left at large Cagle Recreation Area sign.

Coordinates

30.52210091 N
95.59020082 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Poor
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Sep. 16, 2024

Kelly's Pond Campground A Nice Slice Of Solitude

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Reviewed Apr. 13, 2024

Hidden gem

Great park close to Houston. Spectacular sunset views, super friendly host. Limited trails is only con, but even they are nice once you venture out. Video attached of short portion of trail. Full hookups for $34 a night is hard to beat!

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Jim P., April 13, 2024
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Reviewed Feb. 8, 2024

Amazing oasis

It was so beautiful and not far from Houston so a perfect getaway into nature.

  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Lexi W., February 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Lexi W., February 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Lexi W., February 8, 2024
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Reviewed Dec. 18, 2023

Family Fun

We loved the easy access trail. The restrooms were clean although one stall door didn’t lock. Power and water provided.

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Month of VisitDecember
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Viviana M., December 18, 2023
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Viviana M., December 18, 2023
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2020

Peaceful and very relaxing

So this was my first time staying here and I promise won’t be my last! First off the camp hosts were very friendly and informative. The hiking trail although wasn’t very long at around 2-3 miles max were a pleasant walk in the woods and along the lake shoreline. There’s a very nice boat ramp toward the back of the park with a very nice pier and plenty of parking. Campsites were very nice with fire ring, picnic tables and full hook ups including sewer for the RVs the atmosphere was very quiet relaxing and I will definitely be going back.

Edited Came back to Cagle with my son for 3 nights and we absolutely loved it. My son enjoyed the trails and walked all over the park and I wasn’t worried about him getting lost since the parks not that big and the layout is pretty easy to follow. Birding was awesome and so were the sunsets .

  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Tim H., December 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Tim H., December 9, 2020
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Tim H., December 9, 2020
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Reviewed Nov. 5, 2020

Great first visit

Clean camping grounds. Designated tent areas and fire rings. Hot showers and flushing toilets all in a clean bathroom. Listening to the coyotes late at night was awesome.

  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Jeremy K., November 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Jeremy K., November 5, 2020
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Jeremy K., November 5, 2020
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2020

Nice and peaceful getaway for our inaugural RV trip!

Small, quiet campground. Tall pines with hanging moss and palmettos make for interesting topography. Easy 2 mile paved hiking trial meanders around campsite and near lake. Nice sunsets in the evenings on the trail. There's a much longer trail system entrance that I'd like to checkout next time. We stayed in a travel trailer and the RV spots were well maintained, shady but not overgrown and well spaced out. Only about 3 of the campsites closest to the water actually have a good view of the lake. You can see  the lake slightly shimmering through the pine trees at the other sites though and that's intriguing. Makes you want to go explore!  A small  boat dock/ramp near the campsite is nice for those that enjoy water activities. I was wishing we had a boat or kayaks because the water is so peaceful and quiet being that it's surrounded by a National Forest. I bet the fishing is great!  Pretty little places to peel off from the trail to the left of the boat dock for picnics and jumping in the water. Saw some pretty cranes fishing. We had a nice refreshing rainstorm roll in and cool it down.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Heather B., October 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Heather B., October 7, 2020
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Heather B., October 7, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 2, 2020

Great stay

Our first adventure into Sam Houston National Forest. Was a great one. Trees all around trails to hike around, full hook ups if you are in an RV or trailer! Tent spots available at all sites!

  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Justin R., August 2, 2020
  • Review photo of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area by Justin R., August 2, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the elevation of Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area?

    Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area is located at 238 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Sam Houston National Forest Cagle Recreation Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is poor, AT&T is poor, and T-Mobile is poor.