State parks with swimming near The Woodlands

11 parks within 3 hours of The Woodlands where TPWD lists swimming, closest first. There are no lifeguards at Texas state parks, and pets aren’t allowed in swimming areas.

Huntsville State ParkState park, Walker County, Pineywoods$7 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, at Lake Raven, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.. 32 miles in a straight line
50 min
Lake Livingston State ParkState park, Polk County, Pineywoods$6 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the lake. 45 miles in a straight line
1 hr 24 min
Fort Boggy State ParkState park, Leon County, Prairies and Lakes$3 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Sullivan Lake. 75 miles in a straight line
1 hr 38 min
Galveston Island State ParkState park, Galveston County, Gulf Coast$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the Gulf on the beach side. 75 miles in a straight line
1 hr 58 min
Lake Somerville State Park & TrailwayState park, Burleson County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, at Birch Creek and Nails Creek. 68 miles in a straight line
2 hr 6 min
Village Creek State ParkState park, Hardin County, Pineywoods$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Village Creek. 80 miles in a straight line
2 hr 13 min
Martin Dies, Jr. State ParkState park, Jasper County, Pineywoods$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the reservoir. 93 miles in a straight line
2 hr 17 min
Bastrop State ParkState park, Bastrop County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Swimming pool. 106 miles in a straight line
2 hr 30 min
Sea Rim State ParkState park, Jefferson County, Gulf Coast$4 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the Gulf. 94 miles in a straight line
2 hr 41 min
Fort Parker State ParkState park, Limestone County, Prairies and Lakes$5 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in Fort Parker Lake. 115 miles in a straight line
2 hr 43 min
Palmetto State ParkState park, Gonzales County, Prairies and Lakes$3 per adult, kids 12 and under free, swimming allowed, dogs on leash.Yes, in the river and oxbow lake. 131 miles in a straight line
2 hr 53 min

Drive times are estimates from OpenStreetMap routing with no traffic. See all parks near The Woodlands or parks with swimming statewide.