Village Creek State Park: Everything You Need to Know

Village Creek State Park has so much to offer to the greater Houston area!  From paddling trails, to hiking trails, to their multiple camping options.  You can’t go wrong by stopping by this park, even if it’s just for an afternoon picnic.

Just 1.5 hours from Houston sits Village Creek State Park along the banks of Village Creek itself.  This park offers plenty to do or you can do nothing while relaxing around a campfire.  The choice is yours!

So let’s dive right in with some important links and then all of the details you could possibly ask for.

Important Links 

Village Creek State Park website

Park Map

Camping Here

Village Creek Trail Map

Village Creek State Park Camping – Make Reservations Here

Hiking Journal – Never Forget the Details of Your Favorite Hikes Again!

Camping Journal – Never Forget Your Camping Trips Details Again!

Location

Village Creek State Park is located 20 minutes outside of Beaumont, TX.  If you are looking to get away from life for a couple of days, but don’t want to give up civilization entirely, Village Creek might be just the place!

Village Creek is a 1.5 hour drive from Houston, TX, 4 hours from Austin,TX, and 4 hours from New Orleans, LA.  So while the park probably isn’t a day trip for you if you live near these cities, it’s a great place for a weekend getaway!

Fees

All of Texas State Parks charge an entrance fee, it just depends how much!  So how much will you be charged to visit Village Creek State Park?  

For people 13 and older, this park charges $4 per person.  Kids that are 12 and under are free.  

But what if you plan to visit Village Creek, or any of the Texas State Parks, multiple times?  Well if that’s the case then you are going to want to purchase the Texas State Parks Pass!  This little pass is $70 per year and gets you, and a whole car full of guests, into all of the parks for free!

Parking

Throughout the park there are several parking areas.  The largest parking lot is down in the Day Use Area, which is at the end of the only road in the park.  

There are also several smaller parking lots sprinkled throughout Village Creek State Park, including at their HeadQuarters and at the main trailhead.  

Things to Do Here

At Village Creek State Park there are several things to do that will keep you and the whole family busy!  

There’s fishing in Village Creek.  Or you can go paddling in Village Creek. There is also a picnic area, with a small playground and a pavilion nearby. 

You could also go hiking or biking on their 8 miles of trails!  And they even have a swimming section of the creek designated at the end of the Village Creek Trail.  

But if all you want is to get away for a weekend or longer, you can go camping in a tent, camper, or even in their beautiful cabin!

Fishing Details

In Village Creek State Park, or any Texas State Park for that matter, you don’t need a fishing license to try your hand at catching fish.  The park even loans out fishing gear to be used in the park…and it’s FREE!  

Go cast a line and try your luck at catching catfish, sunfish or bass in Village Creek.

Paddling Details

The Village Creek is part of an extensive Texas Paddling Trail that is 21 miles long.  While only a portion of this paddling trail runs through the state park itself, there is a great opportunity to paddle a portion of it!

In Village Creek State Park, you can bring your own watercraft, or you can rent one between 8am and 3pm. The park offers SUP, Kayaks, or Canoes and they also provide life jackets.

Picnic, Pavilion, Playground

These 3 pieces of the park can all be found in the Day Use area, by the banks of Village Creek.  You can enjoy a quick lunch with the kids and then let them enjoy a little time on the swings. 

You can also rent out the Picnic Pavilion for $50 per day.  This is perfect for a birthday party or any other type of celebration for 80 people or less.  

Hiking and Biking

Village Creek State Park has 8 miles of hiking/biking trails spread out throughout their 2,400+ acres.  This park is heavily wooded, which creates great shade for your hiking or biking adventures.  

All of these trails were very flat and easy to walk.  There is little-to-no elevation gain and the paths were well-labeled with various colored markings along the trail.  

Except for the closed trails, I was able to hike all of them within 2 hours.  So you won’t need a ton of time to hike these easy trails, but they did make for a great walk in the woods.  

Quick List of Trails

• Beechwood Trail – 0.1 miles – Easy
• Bike/Fitness Trail – 0.5 miles – Easy
• Lil’ Paws Nature Trail – 0.1 miles – Easy
• Loblolly Trail – 0.1 miles – Easy
• River Birch Trail – 0.2 miles – Easy
• Tulepo Trail – 0.8 miles – Easy (Currently Closed as of 3/2025)
• Village Creek Trail – 2.2 miles – Easy (Currently Closed as of 3/2025)
• Village Slough Outer Loop – 1 mile – Easy
• Village Slough Inner Loop – 0.5 miles – Easy
• Water Oak Trail – 0.8 miles – Easy
• LongLeaf Loop – 1 mile – Easy

Swimming

At the end of the Village Creek Trail there is a swimming area for visitors.  Unfortunately, this trail was closed when I visited (03/2025), meaning the swimming area was inaccessible.  

Please note, there is NO SWIMMING in, or around, the boat launch area.  

Time to Spend Here

With all of the fun things to do in Village Creek State Park, you might be wondering how long should you plan to visit.  And while this park doesn’t have endless things to do, it’s a solid Texas State Park.  So here are my recommendations.

Day Trip Options

• Enjoy a picnic lunch along the banks of Village Creek 
• Hike or bike some, or all, of the trails 
• Go fishing on the banks of Village Creek
• Go paddling from the boat launch area 

Weekend Options

• Camp along Village Creek in the Walk-In Primitive Campground
• Camp in the Modern/Electric Campground Loop 
• Stay in the newly updated Village Creek Cabin 

Only you can determine how much time to spend in the state park.  But the campground is a great option for getting away and relaxing around the fire!

Village Creek State Park Camping

Village Creek State Park provides 3 different ways to stay.  You can rough it and camp in one of their Primitive Campsites.  Or you can camp in a tent/camper/RV by camping at one of their 25 electric campsites.  And finally, you can choose their luxury option by staying in their lone cabin.  

Camping is an affordable way to take a small vacation, and at Village Creek, it’s very affordable!  The prices are:

• $10/night primitive area 
• $16/night electric loop
• $130/night cabin

And don’t forget how family-friendly camping is!  Village Creek is a great place to camp as they have multiple price-points, hot showers, and several things to do within the confines of the park.  

For all the details about camping in Village Creek State Park, head over to this post specifically for camping!  It has every detail you could possibly need to know  when it comes to camping here!

Conclusion

Village Creek State Park is a great park to relax and go camping or fishing.  It’s also a great park for paddling or hiking.  But regardless if you intend to relax or have a jam-packed visit, there is something for everyone at Village Creek.

As always, feel free to reach out to me at averagewildexperience@gmail.com with any questions and I’ll do my best to help you plan your visit!