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    Top Spots in and near Huntsville

    • New Waverly, Texas

      Chinquapin Loop Trail

      5.0
      6.7 mi / 400 ft gain
      Chinquapin Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near New Waverly, TX.
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    • Huntsville, Texas

      Swim in the Blue Lagoon

      3.0
      Just north of Huntsville and Houston, Texas, the Blue Lagoon is the perfect place to cool off and watch the sunlight reflect off the water. There is also a great opportunity to walk through the wooded area behind the  lake and take some pictures of the trees and the water. This is really a lovely...
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    • New Waverly, Texas

      Coloneh Trail

      4.0
      1.12 mi / 223 ft gain
      Coloneh Trail is a relatively short out-and-back trail in Huntsville State Park located near Huntsville, TX. The trail runs adjacent to Raven Lake with nearby campgrounds on several inlets of the lake. Along the trail, there is a fair amount of shade, but keep an eye out for roots and watch your ...
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    • New Waverly, Texas

      Catch a Sunrise over Lake Raven

      Huntsville State Park's 250 acre Raven Lake is a perfect spot for catching a sunrise. Watch for Egrets along the shoreline while enjoying the solitude of the early morning hour. Hang out on the fishing pier and take in the views while watching the sun crest over the surrounding woods. Be sure ...
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    • New Waverly, Texas

      Camp at Huntsville State Park

      4.3
      7 mi / 125 ft gain
      Note: The lake camping photo is of a Huntsville State Park sanctioned campsite.Huntsville State Park is located about an hour north of Houston off of I-45. As part of the Pineywoods region of Texas, pine trees dot the landscape in Huntsville. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife includi...
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    • Huntsville, Texas

      Hike the Four Notch Loop

      10 mi / 0 ft gain
      The Four Notch Loop is a relaxing ~10 mile hike just north of Houston. The southern half of the loop follows on a 4 mile stretch of the 140 mile Lone Star Hiking Trail while the north part circles back to complete the loop.  From the large dirt and leaf covered Four Notch and Hunter Camp TH hike ...
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    • Montgomery, Texas

      Camp at Kelly's Pond, Sam Houston National Forest

      2.0
      Kelly's Pond is a primitive camping area off the beaten path with no potable water or electricity. There is an open grass area around the pond where tent camping is permitted-- as far as I am aware the spots are first-come, first-serve.Some perks of the location: Proximity to Lake Conroe allows f...
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    • Richards, Texas

      Hike the Lone Star Hiking Trail: Trailhead 1 to Lake Conroe

      20 mi / 450 ft gain
      The Trail Trailhead #1 of the Lone Star Hiking Trail puts you in an isolated part of East Texas where you can truly experience nature and peace. The trails are marked with squares and are normally well kept and clean, but you will have to navigate over fallen trees and through muddy creek bottoms...
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    • Richards, Texas

      Lone Star Hiking Trail

      95.52 mi / 5728 ft gain
      Lone Star Hiking Trail is a long point-to-point trail located near Richards, TX. Make sure you have a shuttle car or ride arranged at your end destination. 
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    • New Caney, Texas

      Peach Creek Loop

      4.0
      1.79 mi / 95 ft gain
      This hike is enjoyable for anyone. The trails are open for use year round and are shared by hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners. Parking is available off of Nature Center Rd. Avoid after heavy rains as trails may be damaged due to flooding. 
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    Camping and Lodging in Huntsville

    Cagle Recreation Area
    New Waverly, Texas

    Cagle Recreation Area

    Lake Conroe / Houston North KOA Holiday
    Montgomery, Texas

    Lake Conroe / Houston North KOA Holiday

    Double Lake Recreation Area
    Coldspring, Texas

    Double Lake Recreation Area

    Getaway Brazos Valley
    Navasota, Texas

    Getaway Brazos Valley

    From $99 / night

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Huntsville

    Lake Conroe or Bust

    Lake Conroe or Bust

    Braden Wallis