Cagle Recreation Area

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

47Sites

60 ftMax rig

The place

Cagle Recreation Area is a popular campground and day-use area that sits along the shoreline of Lake Conroe on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, just 1 hour north of Houston, Texas. The area offers great camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, birding and water sports year-round. Recreation Anglers are drawn to the 22,000-acre Lake Conroe for its forested lake shore and open water. The lake is particularly noted for black bass and year-round fishing. Swimming is not allowed, but fishing, hiking, picnicking and shoreline wading are sure to provide plenty of fun for kids. Keep reading

Hikers and mountain bikers can try the 2-mile Cagle Trail within the facility. Learn more about recreation in the national forest. Facilities The campground offers sites with full-service hookups organized into two loops. Each loop has sites overlooking Lake Conroe and restrooms with flush toilets, sinks and hot showers. The facility also has a boat ramp with large parking area, hiking and bicycle trails and a picnic area overlooking the lake. Natural Features Cagle is nestled among the pines of the Sam Houston National Forest. This area is covered with beautiful large pine and hardwood trees plus thousands of colorful wildflowers. Mid-February redbud tree blossoms followed by dogwood blossoms in early March put on a spectacular display of flowers. Lake Conroe and the surrounding forest provide wintering habitat for the endangered bald eagle. Temperatures are moderate to cool from September through May, and hot and humid from June to August. Winters are cool and wet. Nearby Attractions Visitors can explore the national forest's 85 miles of off-road vehicle, equestrian and mountain bike trails. The 128 mile Lone Star Hiking trail is nearby with a portion of the trail located near Lake Conroe.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 47

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
SWGU	001	standard electric	55 ft	50/30
SWGU	002	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	003	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SWGU	004	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	005	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SWGU	006	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	007	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SWGU	008	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	009	standard electric	60 ft	50/30
SWGU	010	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	011	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	012	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	013	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	014	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	015	standard electric	60 ft	50/30	yes
SWGU	016	standard electric	40 ft	50/30
SWGU	017	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	018	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SWGU	019	standard electric	45 ft	50/30	yes
SYME	020	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	021	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SYME	022	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SYME	023	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	024	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	025	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SYME	026	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
SYME	027	standard electric	50 ft	50/30	yes
SYME	028	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SYME	029	standard electric	40 ft	50/30
SYME	030	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
SYME	031	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	032	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	033	standard electric	42 ft	50/30	yes
SYME	034	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
SYME	035	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	036	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	037	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
SYME	038	standard electric	45 ft	50/30	yes
SYME	039	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SYME	040	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
SYME	041	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	042	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
SYME	043	standard electric	45 ft	50/30
SYME	044	standard electric	40 ft	50/30
SYME	045	standard electric	42 ft	50/30
SYME	046	standard electric	50 ft	50/30
SYME	047	standard electric	45 ft	50/30

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Total fee =$30.00 / night = $20 Use Fee + $10.00 Full Hookup Fee

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in TX-08. This member’s public-lands record →

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