Tyler State Park (Texas)


Tyler State Park is a state park north of Tyler, Texas. It is in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a lake. The land was deeded by private owners in 1934 and 1935; original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The park opened in 1939.
Activities include picnicking; camping; boating ; boat rentals; fishing; birding; hiking; mountain biking; lake swimming ; and nature study.

Facilities

Flora/Fauna

Situated in the pineywoods, the steep dissected hillsides and the lake, with its associated vegetation, provides considerable habitat variety. Wildlife species are characteristic of east Texas: deer, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, as well as numerous species of birds. Popular fish include crappie, perch, catfish, and bass.

Directions

Tyler State Park is located north of Interstate 20 on FM 14 north of Tyler on Park Road 16.