Tyler State Park, Tyler TX

Tyler State Park

"Tyler State Park is 985.5 acres in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a 64-acre lake. The land was deeded by private owners in 1934 and 1935; original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The park opened in 1939." Quoted from the park web site. Some of the campsites haven't had much done to them since 1939. Most all sites have sewer and the electric was upgraded a few years ago but most of the pavement is gone and no gravel, lots of red sand. The newer loop of the campground (section with all pull-thrus) looks like it was added in maybe the 70s.

The park is located about 3 miles north of I40 with Tyler being on the south side of the interstate. It'd be a good stop-over if traveling on 40. The bath house was redone 3 or 4 years age but no A/C and small. They are in the process of more upgrades to the sites but it looks like the progress is slow. This was our second time here and we'll go back but if you like nice paved/level sites, you might not like it. Be sure to check out the links at the bottom to some local eating places.

'newer' loop, all pull-thrus.

'older' section, more hills, sites not as level but several water front sites.

Park Map

Mamaw's Fried Pies

Alba's Kitchen

East Texas Burger Company

Town Creek COE Campground, West Point, MS

Town Creek is a small COE campground on the Tenn-Tom waterway. It's a few miles off highway 50 between West Point and Columbus. This is the view from our site, I think it was number 36, backed up to a bluff, over the water, shadey, and other sites not to close.

They have up-graded electic (50 amp) but very few sewer hook-ups. There are two small bath houses, fairly clean but no A/C. Nice place for a quiet week-end or stop-over if passing through.