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Village Creek State Park

 

Things to Do

Activities include camping, picnicking, swimming (1-mile hike to sandbar swimming area), hiking, fishing, nature study and bird watching. The park is part of the Village Creek Paddling Trail.
At the Lumberton City Park located on 421 they have a beautiful set up for disc golf. Perfect family fun activity or serious competition.

Outfitters & Guide Services

Ranger Programs

backpack_JR_with-logo_336pxVarious tours and interpretive and educational programs are offered throughout the year. These include guided nature trail hikes, a self-guided trail, night hikes, slide presentations, campfire talks and other educational programs. Check the calendar for upcoming events and programs. Tours and programs are also available by request by contacting the park.

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Ask about the Junior Ranger Explorer Packs Available FREE. Checkout at the park.

The Junior Ranger Explorer Pack is a free activity pack that parents can check out for kids at many state parks across the state. Each Explorer Pack comes with a pair of binoculars, magnifying glass, animal tracking key, sketchbook, pencil, crayons and watercolors, colorful guides to identify the flowers, birds, butterflies, trees, rocks, wildlife and plants, and a journal to record what they see and learn. Plus, there's room in the pack to carry your own water and snacks!
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Area Attractions

Attractions in Hardin County include the Big Thicket National Preserve, Village Creek State Park, Village Creek Paddling Trail, Roy E. Larson “Sandyland” Sanctuary, The Ice House Museum, Kirby-Hill House, Hardin County Museum, County Seat Music Hall, Pelt Farm Museum, Bragg Light “Ghost Road” and Kountze Trade Days.

Nearby attractions include Sea Rim State Park, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Cattail Marsh and Pleasure Island. There are numerous museums in nearby Beaumont – The Fire Museum of Texas, John Jay French House, Spindletop Oil Museum, McFaddin-Ward House, Texas Energy Museum and Clifton Steamboat Museum.