Things to Do

Activities include camping, picnicking, hiking and fishing. A pond located near the picnic area offers an excellent opportunity to explore aquatic life and fish. Hiking and nature trails provide access to the natural beauty of the East Texas Pineywoods. The dogwoods are beautiful the last week or so of March, usually around the 25th.

The park was built in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a commemorative representation of Mission San Francisco de los Tejas, the first Spanish mission in the province of Texas, which was established in 1690. Also in the park is the restored Rice Family Log Home, built in 1828 and restored in 1974. The home is one of the oldest structures in the area. The home served as a stopover for immigrants, adventurers and local residents traveling the Old San Antonio Road across pioneer Texas.

The park offers a range of campsites, including full hookups for recreational vehicles. The park also has group sites, and you can rent the Mission San Francisco de los Tejas representation for weddings and other activities.

Equipment Rentals
The park has 24 fishing poles that visitors can use. They also have eight GPS. units to loan for geocaching activities.