Texas State Railroad Campground
535 Park Rd 76, Rusk, Texas, 75785
Last Updated: November 20, 2023
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Campground Overview
The Texas State Railroad Campground is located in the beautiful East Texas town of Rusk and is a great spot for a fun southern escape! We offer campsites with water only, water and electricity or full hookups with 50-amp service and sewer. The Grounds offer picnic tables, grills, fire rings, laundry facility and WiFi! There are separate showers and restrooms onsite, a water splash pad, nature trails and a campground office complete with sundries and firewood for purchase. The 15-acre Cherokee Lake is where fishermen will find a variety fish including crappie, catfish, striped bass, sauger, walleye, smallmouth bass, bluegill and largemouth bass. Whether they are casting, spinning or flying fish, chances of getting a bite are good!
Onsite, travelers may look forward to historic sightseeing. For the history buff, there's plenty of other historic sites, a number of green spaces of nature walks and scenic viewing and of course, visitors may expect great local eateries and bars to enjoy. Whether it's for a night or two, we hope to see you soon!
Check In
Check In Time: 9AM | Upon arrival, please stop at the Campground office and check in. If you should arrive after office hours, please proceed to your assigned campsite, set up and enjoy the evening. The next morning stop by the campground office after 9:00am and check in. Thank you, we look forward to having you!
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Historic Sightseeing, Scenic Drives
Area Tips
Looking for some more fun? Be sure to check out the following places!
Carnegie Library
Museum for the East Texas Culture
Howard House Museum
Veteran's Memorial Park
Davey Dogwood Park
Curious Specialty/Science Museum
Texas State Railroad State Park
Northside Historic District
Historic Old Town
Rules
Report an Issue
Please contact Robert Rainer at 903-721-7462 to report issues/problems with you campground site after 4:00pm
Use of Campground
Check with the attendant in the campground office for use of this historic park and/or campground.
Operation of a Vehicle
The operation of a vehicle is restricted to roads, driveways and designated parking areas. Please do not park on grass without prior management permission. Operators must have a valid driver's license.
Firearms
We are a no hunting facility and firearms must remain unloaded and inside a vehicle.
Railroad Tracks
Walking on or beside railroad tracks is illegal. Please stay clear of the railroad tracks at all times.
Alcoholic Beverages
As per Texas State Law, drinking alcoholic beverages in public places is outlawed and all of those imbibing must be 21 years or older. Please check with management for designated consumption areas as outlined by state law.
Quiet Time
Shhhhh!! We ask that the campground remain a quiet domain between the hours of 10p.m. and 6a.m.
Off Road Vehicles
No use of off-road vehicles, including ATV's, dirt bikes or golf carts, is permitted on railroad property.
Pet Restrictions
Please secure all pets on a leash not exceeding 6' in length. Please be careful of weather changes and heat indexes when confining a pet in a vehicle for an extended period of time. No one likes a "barker"
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