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11 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
15 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (26 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Texas, United States.
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17 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (20 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Art museum in Houston, Texas.
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17 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 20 min by car (20 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Building in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
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25 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (36 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Harris County, Texas, United States.
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27 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Texas, United States.
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28 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (37 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City southeast of Houston, belonging to Harris County, Texas, United States.
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32 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (42 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Brazoria County, Texas, United States.
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33 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (41 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Galveston County, Texas, United States.
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49 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (77 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in texas.
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71 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (90 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
State park in Texas, United States.
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100 miles northeast · straight-line distanceSaved road-route estimate: 125 miles · 2 hr 35 min
Protected area.
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Distances are straight-line measurements from the city, not driving distance. Saved road estimates have no consistently recorded source date and are not current traffic; estimates to park centers, water locations or inconsistent routes are omitted. Named-destination route links are not verified entrances. Place descriptions come from Wikidata; photo credits below include recorded capture dates when available. A photograph does not show current conditions.
32 recreation areas and campgrounds within 132 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
14 miles north · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
These normally dry reservoirs are on the west side of Houston on both sides of I-10 at TX6. They contain the largest municipal park in the Nation and provide a unique recreational experience for the metropolitan area.
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38 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1972 to provide habitat for one of the last populations of the critically endangered Attwater’s Prairie-Chicken , a ground-dwelling grouse of the coastal prairie…
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43 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1966 to provide wintering habitat for migratory waterfowl and other migratory bird species, the refuge provides more than 45,000 acres of salt marsh and freshwater sloughs, impoundments and potholes among native coastal…
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47 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1968, San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge is a diverse refuge that protects salt marsh and saltwater lakes, coastal prairies, freshwater lakes and marshes, intermittent streams, and riparian and bottomland forests.
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59 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Established in 1983, Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge is primarily salt marsh habitat located along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, near the community of Chinquapin.
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59 miles east · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
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62 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The 30,000-acre Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1994 to protect what was once a much larger, frequently flooded, bottomland hardwood forest ecosystem along the Trinity River.
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65 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (82 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Cagle Recreation Area is a popular campground and day-use area that sits along the shoreline of Lake Conroe on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, just 1 hour north of Houston, Texas.
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65 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (originally named Anahuac) was established in 1963 to provide wintering and migration habitat for ducks and geese.
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71 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (81 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers a little of everything, including camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing in nature.
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71 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Lake Texana is formed by Palmetto Bend Dam which is feature of the Palmetto Bend Project . The lake provides over 11,000 acres of water surface and 125 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads.
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72 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (87 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
This recreation area is part of Somerville Lake
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73 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (89 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Yegua Creek is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, nature trails and much more for registered campers only.
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74 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (92 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Rocky Creek Park is located at Somerville Lake near Somerville, Texas. The lake offers various types of recreation such as camping, fishing, boating, swimming, nature trails and much more for registered campers only.
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74 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Nearby points of interest include Bluebonnet Trails, Independence Day Trek and Salt Grass Trek.
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95 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas.
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103 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge supplies important feeding and resting habitat for migrating and wintering populations of waterfowl, as well as other wildlife.
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103 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Karankawas fished and hunted here in 10-12,000 B.C. and the discovery of stone scraping tools, arrows and spear points, along with bones of bison, mastodons, wooly mammoth and saber-toothed tigers, suggest a bountiful hunting and…
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114 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
What is today known as Aransas National Wildlife Refuge first emerged 120,000 years ago during the Pleistocene era when a barrier island was born.
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120 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (148 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Bluffview Park is located on the southwest side of B.A. Steinhagen Lake, in Town Bluff, Texas. The lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birding. Recreation B.A.
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120 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Points of interest in this majestic "Big Thicket" region of Texas include four National Forests and an Indian Reservation.
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121 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (142 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Magnolia Ridge Park is located on the northwest side of B.A. Steinhagen Lake, between the towns of Woodville and Jasper, Texas. The lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birding. Recreation B.A.
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121 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (148 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Sandy Creek Park is located on the southeast side of B.A. Steinhagen Lake between the towns of Woodville and Jasper in southeast Texas. The lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birding.
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126 miles northwest · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Open to the public March 1981, know as one of the top five crappie/white bass fishing spots in Central Texas.
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127 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (155 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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127 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (169 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Taylor Campground, on the banks of Granger Lake, is an excellent lakeside destination for families of all ages. The park pleases nature lovers with its hiking trail and water skiers with its easily accessible boat dock.
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127 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (166 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Wilson H. Fox Park attracts a variety of campers looking for a fun-filled escape. In springtime, the campground is a colorful place covered in a blanket of wildflowers.
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129 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 3 hr by car (161 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Located on Boykin Springs Lake in Angelina National Forest, this recreation area offers a little of everything, including camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking and relaxing in nature.
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129 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 55 min by car (168 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Friendship Park is located in the gently rolling hills of the Texas Blackland Prairie. In the Spring it offers and exceptional array of wildflowers that blanket the landscape.
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130 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (171 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Willis Creek is the ideal place for campers looking for a variety of accommodations. A group campground and five equestrian sites are available, in addition to a row of standard camping sites.
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132 miles northeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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132 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge is managed to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl and other birds, and to preserve and enhance coastal marshes for wildlife and fish.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 18, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Brazos Bend State Park, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Rothko Chapel, South Houston, Friendswood. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 15 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 40 min over 26 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 17 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 20 min over 20 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 17 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 20 min over 20 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 14 campgrounds within 130 miles, including Cagle Recreation Area (65 miles north), Double Lake Recreation Area (71 miles northeast), Lake Somerville Marina & Campground (72 miles northwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.