Village Creek State Park

Village Creek State Park
Lumberton, Texas
December 30, 2010


We were not very impressed with this State Park. It is located


ten miles north of Beaumount in Lumberton Texas. The
park is right on the outskirts of town and actually feels like you
are still in town when you get there. It reminded me more of a

KOA site then a state park

There are twenty five RV sites that are long and narrow. They
are right next to each other. Not much space between each other.
However, each spot did have a nice paved picnic area immediately
behind each pad. The area had a fire ring, picnic table and bench
seats that encompass most of the area. Some spots even had a
tent box located behind each picnic area.

Village Creek is located one mile from the camp grounds. The

trail is well marked and easy to hike down. The creek is great
for canoeing and swimming. It is slow moving.



PROs

- nice creek
- liked the bench seating

CONs

- one mile hike to the creek
- spots are way too close together
- didn't like the entryway. I've never been to a more confusing park entrance. The driveway entry has a stop sign, but also says "no parking". There isn't anywhere to park. I stopped and parked to check in and the park ranger told me to not park there. She wanted me to go find a spot and come back and check in. I can't image doing this during busy season. They really need a better solution.