State parks with boating near Houston

7 parks within 3 hours of Houston where TPWD lists boating, closest first.

  1. Sheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning CenterState park, Harris County, Gulf CoastFree entry, dogs on leash.15 miles in a straight line
    28 min
  2. Huntsville State ParkState park, Walker County, Pineywoods$7 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.59 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 19 min
  3. Lake Livingston State ParkState park, Polk County, Pineywoods$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.64 miles in a straight line
    1 hr 31 min
  4. Fort Boggy State ParkState park, Leon County, Prairies and Lakes$3 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.103 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 7 min
  5. Sea Rim State ParkState park, Jefferson County, Gulf Coast$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.81 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 9 min
  6. Lake Somerville State Park & TrailwayState park, Burleson County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.83 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 10 min
  7. Martin Dies, Jr. State ParkState park, Jasper County, Pineywoods$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.103 miles in a straight line
    2 hr 24 min

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near Houston or parks with boat ramps statewide.

Map of parks with boat ramps near HoustonSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning CenterHuntsville State ParkLake Livingston State ParkFort Boggy State ParkSea Rim State ParkLake Somerville State Park & TrailwayMartin Dies, Jr. State Park