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Texas State Railroad Campground

535 Park Rd 76, Rusk, TX, 75785

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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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