Tyler State Park has a very scenic drive winding through its borders. The park rangers are very friendly and courteous. You will find the facilities clean and well maintained. There are many different options of use including primitive sites, RV sites, cabins with and without a/c, and day usage.

It is a beautiful park with excellent camping places. The park staff are courteous and helpful. Excellent place to view the fall colours. Do not miss a walk in the Whispering Pines trail in the late afternoon. The lakeside trail is also very beautiful. An ideal place for a day trip near Dallas-Fort Worth. (Note: not very good for stargazing.)

Beautiful trails around the park and lake! Unfortunately my dogs did get some tics here (even on treatment), but overall the camping sites and overall park is beautiful. Best to camp a couple days to get all the hiking (or mountain biking) in.

We really enjoyed our stay during the late fall. Great sites, abundant trails, crystal clear water. Perfect. They rent canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards as well and have some great mountain bike trails. Will definitely be back.

A really really nice state park. Not very big, but that’s okay because I wish they were all this nice. Full RV hook-ups too!

Love this park. Great trails and scenic views for taking pics. Very clean with lots of picnic areas.

Amazing state park with gorgeous trees and scenery. Nice trails for walking and a bird blind for bird watching. Great small lake that is perfect for small swimmers! Clean water and very shallow! Easy to get in and out. Cabins were great and the staff was friendly. Enjoyed our camping trip here and will definitely be back!

Beautiful trails. Easy to follow and so peaceful out there. We will definitely be back to do that again.

We had a blast. The trails are AMAZING! Plenty to chose from with plenty of diversity. We brought the camera and I was able to challenge the kids to find interesting things on the trails. There were so many mushrooms and wild berries that we saw. The lake was amazing! The water is really clean and clear. We camped on site 337 and really like that spot. It didnt offer privacy, but there was plenty of room for the kids to throw the football around. We saw a tree limb fall on camper and another camper run into a tree. We also left a window down and a racoon got in, couldnt find anything to eat, and tore up our trail map. This is my favorite state park we have camped at so far. There is a reason the camp sites get booked up fast! Its like a mini Arkansas out there. A clear lake, giant pine trees and hills.

Just a quick day trip but had a lot of fun on the hiking trails. Lots of wildlife to see, and the lake is beautiful albeit small. The public swimming area is very well done and the views of the lake from the picnic areas were gorgeous. Facilities were clean and the campsites well maintained as well. Will definitely return.

I’ve only ever camped here in summertime. Just spent a lovely 3 days in Hickory Hollow. As always, the Piney Woods are a sight that’ll cure your soul of any woes.

A real nice looking park but beware, there is only one restroom/shower facility for all four tent circles. The campsites are steeply downhill from the facility and most of them are far enough away that people need to drive to get to it. If you gotta go in the middle of the night or like right now few people are going to drive to the restroom and the amount of toilet paper in the woods attests to this. Red Oak spaces 601 and 607 appear to be the only sites in easy walking distance

Nice place, as with any state parks, there is an entrance fee plus camping fees. One improvement would be wide roads for bike and cars or additional posting about bikes on road, cars tend to go pretty fast. We enjoyed our stay overall

Beautiful landscape with lots of trees and wildlife. The shelter sites are siiiiiiick. We didnt have any luck fishing, but the lake is pretty, too.

We spent one night here, just passing through. We reserved campsite 334 in the Big Pine loop. It was a beautiful campground with clean restrooms. Our site was a pull through that had a slight incline, and it was very easy to level. We would absolutely stay here again.

A great State Park in East Texas. Two hours from the DFW area makes it convenient. This time we stayed in Area 3. Its somewhat more like a transitional RV park, but privacy is saved by the amount of trees around. This section has full RV hookups. We were in the inner loop with our view looking across a treed field to other campers. Not horrible, but not a spectacular view. The rest of the park makes up for any displeasures in the camp site - if any. Many other camping areas are great and dont get me wrong, we would stay in the same site again. Since the park has great trails and many fishing, wildlife, biking, and hiking activities, it is always very popular.

It is a lovely forested park with nice folks, but the trail system is limited and poorly marked. If you are sensitive to noise, just be aware that the din of the highway is constant.

Amazing place, Beautiful. They keep it real nice...They have rentals, camping fishing, trails, bike trails, hiking, scenic views...Really nice place to be humble and one with mother nature... Great for bonding with who ever you wish too.

This is a very beautiful Park. Lots of various kind of trees. A small lake is also here. Very clean water, you can swim if you like. You can rent canoe & paddle boat. Its very cheap $15 per hour. You can stay at night here but you should take precautions about Raccoons. Me & my family enjoyed a lot. Dont come alone, you should bring either your family or friends.

Went through the Loop B hiking trail and ran into some small creatures. Broke a sweat with a good hike and even got a little lost! If anything I wish there were more trails with a better view around the lake.

Im a tent camper and the tent sites couldnt be better. Pairing the fall leaves with the climate of a lakeside site make this a perfect place to unwind and relax. Some sites are geared towards tent campers and others are for the huge RVs. Separating the two goes miles towards helping with the relaxing atmosphere. The trail around the lake around is beautiful. You travel through several biomes and theres plenty of spots for fishing. Be prepared for raccoons though, there are more of them than gnats around here.

Went on a day pass..make sure you buy online before you go. Easy to find hiking trails, swimming area was great and paddle boat rental was cheap and easy. Definitely coming back for overnight camping

This is one of the most scenic parks i have visited. It was a 6 hr drive for us, but well worth the drive. Its also one of the cleanest parks by far, minimal litter to be seen. The raccoons are a menace. Keep food and dishes in a storage bin or in your shelter. We only walked two of the trails but there were several to choose from. Bike trails are shared with the hikers.

I just got back from this place, and it was absolutely amazing! Very scenic and lots to do! If I could change some things I would probably get rid of some of the raccoons (they got into my food and made a big mess), and do something about all of the fallen trees. Over all, this is an amazing state park and I will definitely be coming back.

A wonderful place for a day trip, picnic, hiking or birdwatching. There are a beautiful campsites with a boat launch.

Make sure to make a reservation before coming during Covid . Take your mask . After 5pm most people are gone from the lake so stay a little longer and see the sunset .Wish you could rent the paddle board for sunset . You can only rent them overnight or till 4pm .

Amazing trails with plenty of fun descents and challenging climbs. Are you looking for a place to get a great workout? Are you just wanting to shred some downhill. This place has it all. Literally miles of fun! The C loop and B loop are my favorite but you really cant go wrong here. Be sure to reserve a time to go on the website if you think the park is going to be full or it is a peak day. Its $6 well spent! Take the family for some beach time, picnics, camping, hiking, or go alone and spend all day on the extensive trails.

I was told the park was at full capacity and could not enter. I was given the option to drive through for 20 minutes. I then pulled off to the side of the road and logged on to the State Park website. I was able to secure entrance to the park on the website. I called the park office at Tyler State Park and expressed my concern about not being able to enter the park when I was able to get a park pass online.

We love this state park! It’s our favorite for scenic pine trees, fireflies, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, and mountain biking. Only an hour a way, it’s our go to for a dose of Vitamin N! This review would be 5 stars if I had not just had to take a freezing cold shower between a hike and a wedding we were traveling to. Please provide hot water in all showers. A freezing cold shower is not a pleasant experience. Thanks!

Tyler State Park has a very scenic drive winding through its borders. The park rangers are very friendly and courteous. You will find the facilities clean and well maintained.

Dont go here!!!! Just playing trying to keep this gem a secret for myself .My family and I love to come here for the beautiful trees,clean water to swim in,relaxing trails to walk or ride. Make your reservations online for camping or day pass. The souvenir shop has everything you could need for camping, rent your canoes here,credit cards only at this time. Great time canoeing and relaxing in the tree hammock.#lifesbetteroutside

Tyler State Park is a beautiful place. We were surprised by the rolling hills in the park. We rented a row boat for half a day, it was wonderful. The park store was one of the best stocked state park stores we have visited. The staff was so kind. Youre going to love your staff ️

Friendly staff, kayak rentals and paddle boating, hike and bike trails. My family and I thought it was one of the best state parks in Texaa

Clean restrooms, clean trails and wonderful views. Park staff are always very nice and helpful. One even suggested a better trail with us having younger kiddos with us.

A perfect day trip from Dallas! The facilities were exceptionally clean, the volunteer staff were both helpful and knowledgeable, and the lake is the perfect size for some family-friendly water activities without needing to keep an eye out for motorboats (kayaks, canoes, pedalboarts, and stand-up paddleboards available for rental on-site). There is a small variety of scenic hikes that are great for the inexperienced or those traveling with children. An easy 30 minutes away from Tyler, where food and lodging are plentiful.

One of our favorite places to camp in Texas! The park is always so well maintained, quiet, and peaceful. The lake is so clear, it is one of the few lakes I’ve been in that I can see my feet in. WORD OF THE WISE: the raccoons here are ruthless! They do not fear people at all. Do NOT leave your trash out. Do NOT leave your coolers out. Even if it’s just full of juice boxes and Capri Suns.... trust us ;)

Beautiful out standing! 6 $ day pass swimming fishing paddle boats you name it they have it ! Beautiful!! Dont forget to stop across the street at exxon for some good Italian home made ice cream the funkey monkey is great!! Im serious.

Always a joy! The hiking trails are fun for everyone! Very clean and always beautiful year round. Lots of shade too. The playground is a blast for kids.

Tyler Park State is a wounderful and lovely place to spend time with the family or near friends.These alot of things to do enjoying the natural place. Thank you,

The park is beautiful, however the park rangers are over zealous in training their new staff. We werent overly loud at all. We were sitting around the fire talking, not acting wild at all. If the kids didnt wake up from us talking and they were right next to us, we werent to loud. They were definitely very boarder line harassing us. They also took of the female parents away from the sight of the group to talk with her. We didnt appreciate that at all. I have been camping in state parks for 30 years and have never had an issue like this. None of the four families will be returning to this park.

Great place friendly staff

It is an amazing place and we were lucky enough to get a spot for one night. Watching the raccoons was very entertaining! Would definitely visit again!!

Breathtakingly Beautiful. Spent the whole day there with our 3 children and dog and we all had a great time. Rented paddle boat and kayak and enjoyed every exhausting minute. Hiked the full 2 miles around the lake and didnt want to leave. Will be returning frequently and very soon. 70 for an unlimited yearly pass!!!

Beautiful park... good trails, lake and swim area pretty. shower house near shortleaf shelters was extremely clean....

The park is set up well and the ranger was nice and helpful. My only suggestion is to have more open spots to fish from besides the 2 piers. There were a few spots big enough to fit 1 person. Where are all the banks to fish from?

Loved this park. Not crowded because of Covid-19. Enjoy the hiking and boating. Ill try to visit again.

Fantastic State Park in Tyler. Reserved our spot the day before, made entrance fast and easy. Wonderful pine trees and a beautiful lake. We hiked for a few hours, had a picnic and took a swim in the lake. Fantastic way to spend a Summer day in TX.

TSP is a great place to get away from the busyness of being in town. As soon as you drive in the entrance it feels like youre in a different world. Lots of great hiking trails, good camping amenities, fishing, swimming, etc. Great for families. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend checking it out!

We have enjoyed the park.I am concerned about an incident @ boat rental place. A friend & her five year old son were at the docks, their kayak capsized. Her son went under the water. They refused to help because they arent lifeguards. I dont care.... anyone should have been helping them out.

Canoes kayaks and paddle boat rentals are so much fun! It rained a lot so the sidewalk is underwater which is great for little ones who cant swim and the area by the steps is their favorite part also has a underwater dock you can swim too! The park is a nice open area by the water with a good view. Very worth the price we come here every weekend off. Very nice area to take your little ones. Picnics at the park are always fun!

This is the Best place for a family outing, fishing, swimming, kayaking and lots of trails. This was our first time there and I can guarantee it will not be our last. The water is so clear and beautiful you can see the fish.

Very nice trails around the lake. Excellent views through the pines.

This isn’t camping like you would get in the Rocky Mountain west, but it was a really nice area to take the kids in East Texas. The camping, hiking, biking surrounds the lake in a big loop. There are different areas to camp and each has a very unique flora and fauna. We had fun exploring the hiking trails. There are some for all skill levels.

Good mnt biking trails, good hiking trails, one of the most picturesque little lakes Ive seen in a while, and friendly staff to boot. It makes for a great day trip or over night at the camp sites. I dont think theres a bad angle to view the lake on the loop trail around it. Enjoy!

Very nice woods pine trees peace ful if you like to camp out side you need to go

I plan on being back soon. Its quiet, clean,an plenty of activities to enjoy doing.

Beautiful park. Lots of great trails that need to be marked better. But did you die?! No. But now have a good story to tell friends.

Was in Cedar Point. With Corvid social distancing our site was great. After Covid we wouldnt choose 117 because 104 ppl will be way too near. If our kids were to bring their Class C then 117 & 104 will be great. Swimming area is great but in summer bring a canopy.

Wonderful State Park to get away. Great trails, beautiful spring fed lake, and good camping sites. Also friendly and helpful staff!

Beautiful park!! My family and I hiked the lakeshore trail that goes along the lake. We had a blast! It was awesome seeing the trees the beavers had been gnawing on. We plan on going back and enjoying some of the other areas of the lake, such as the swimming area and fishing piers.

Busy busy! Very nice though. Great park. Nice staff and tons of amenities.

The park itself is amazing. It is very well kept and has a great selection of trails. The staff is helpful and kind. Now for the guests that stay here, thats where it all goes down hill. We have encountered some of the most rude and inconsiderate people while staying here. I wish there was a staff member that would go around to make sure people are not partying until 3am.

Cabins are great and had a blast good family quality time with no distractions other than Raccoons hahaha.

Beautiful state park. We stayed in overflow parking. Water and electricity only. Kind of like a big circle parking but nice. Pavilions, grill, fire pit. The regular camping sites are beautiful. In the woods. Reservations booked way ahead.

Great Park! We enjoyed hiking a few of the smaller trails, renting paddle boats and swimming in the lake. We will definitely be back

Very clean. Gracious staff. Requires online reservations ahead of time but well worth it. Everyone was very respectful about social distancing. Swimming was wonderful. The kids had a great time.

Very affordable place to visit to experience such beautiful landscape. The trails are serene! Experience a sunset there when you can

Beautiful Forrest great for either a drive on the road, a hike around the 2.1 mile trail, camping fishing or boating. I will definitely be bringing the family back here again.

Great place to stay! The cabins were the perfect blend of convenience and rustic camping.

So beautiful! Rangers were super nice and helpful all the time. The campsite was nice and with the amenities that they offer. We brought our children and they had a blast . We gonna back for sure

Beautiful park, nice swimming area, reasonably priced boat rentals

An amazing place for some quiet time away from everything. It is really something else to spend some time in peace in nature. Really beautiful place to camp/hike

Everything we expected and more! The facilities were clean and well kept. The staff were friendly! We will definitely be back!

Peaceful, great natural place, to walk, awim and great time with the family.Thank you,

Beautiful park. The staff are the friendliest around and the facilities super clean. Theres lots to do here -- boating, hiking, camping, you name it. A weekend well spent anytime.

Welcoming and knowledgeable staff. Great trails for walking, running, and exploring. Large playground for children with lots of great activity features. Beautiful view of the water.

This park has a variety of trails for the family. The trail around the lake has beautiful views. The childrens playground is very nice.

Tyler state Park is beautiful. The lake is great for kayaking, paddle boating, and there is a great swimmimg area. There are beautiful camping spots among the wooded areas and along the lake. There are quite a few really good hiking paths all around the lake also.

Beautiful hilly and very shaded. The lake/watering hole is very clear. Lots of wildlife! Saw many deer, different birds, racoons etc. On my list to go back!

Fun park to go to for the day or camp. Lots of things to do with kids of all ages. Hiking, biking, mountain biking, swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding and canoeing!The best discovery was the Gelato shop inside the gas station at the entrance. So many flavors and excellent!!!

A definite top 10 on our list. Clean. Nice and thoughtful layout of day use and overnight camping. Even a very nice swimming section. The hiking trails were nice and hilly to get in a decent exercise in a shorter distance.

Great park with electric, water, and sewage for RV, Nice hiking trails.

Wonderful state park! The highlight is the swimming area with the dock.The bathrooms are taken care of well.

It is so peaceful and quite. The park is well maintained. Bathrooms are super clean. Staff is friendly. The family has decided to make this a yearly trip.

A small park that has something for everyone.

What a great place. Wonderful RV spots.

What a beautiful park, lake and swimming area. I cant wait to come back and camp. Day use was good, but camping would be awesome!

Awesome little park. The sites are arranged in a manner that you dont feel packed in. The lake has limited access, but its perfect for letting the little ones drown a worm.

Super rude staff at rental house. They will charge you a late fee for only 5 minutes. You pay more for 5 late minutes than an hour worth of paddling. If you ask why they charge you 20$ extra dollars they will be super rude. Do not recommend

Beautiful and well kept. Nice camping spots and other facilities.

Tyler State Park is beautiful! The trails and hills go on forever. I cant wait to take our new travel trailer and stay for awhile.

Very nice, clean and quiet park. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

This place is amazing! The shelters is what we always use and weve always had a good time. The forest is magical in the morning. Watch for raccoons at night and keep your trash off the ground.

Beautiful trails to walk around the lake.

It a surprise that you can rent canoe and boat there. The best state park near Dallas

Great place to camp, swim, picnic. Be aware if camping the raccoons are off the chain. They will get in EVERYTHING, including your vehicle.

Such a beautiful and well maintained park! My kids loved the hiking and boat rentals. Very peaceful. We loved it!

EZ loop on bikes with my son and we both enjoyed it however also both said (Not EZ) lol

My kids and I enjoyed it very much. We will go peddle boating soon. The trails are nice and clean. Looks like a wonderful place to camp. They even have cabins which Im excited about. Also, alot of people swim there and seem to like it. After looking on google maps and seeing that theres no rivers that run into it I might be okay swimming in it also. (Im terrified of alligators, so if someone could assure me that they arent there Id be grateful lol) Oh and they have a playground section as well thats cool but it would be even better if they would add to that

Clear and clean water. Lots of tiny fish in the swimming area to swim with. Theres a dock to swim to and jump off of. When I went there was barely any people too. I would like to go back and explore more as we only visited the swimming area of the park. They also have trails and camping areas.