What a great park. We stayed on the Pin Oak Loop with a big group and had a wonderful 4 night stay. While there be sure to take in some of the many nature trails, especially the 1 mile boardwalk. We'll definitely stay in the park again when we're in the area. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
One of the nicer State Parks around. Didn't like the bulkhead around the lake. You can't get down to the water! Water level is about 6 feet below the ground. Otherwise this is a nice park with lots of trails. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I recommend Lake Livingston State Park. I have camped there numerous time. I have camped in everything from a tent to a 5th wheel there. I have always enjoyed the stay there. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This is a state park and is nicely laid out. The sites are level with good distance between sites. The restrooms on the loop that we stayed at were being remodeled but we were only staying one night so that did not matter to us. The only complaint is that Texas charges a $3 fee per camper per day on top of the fee for the site - why not add it into the site fee?? We would stay here again when in the area. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
There is still a lot of clean-up going on in the aftermath of Ike so be prepared to possibly stay in a site with several downed trees. Nonetheless, this park is still great for families with large sites and full hookups in some loops. We personally like the sites overlooking the lake when we can get one, sites can be reserved but you have to get there early to get one right on the lake (otherwise your right across the street with a nice view still). This park has guided horse rides for $25 per person and a nice marina, too. You can rent a boat or chill out fishing from concreted bulkheads. We have spent the last two weekends here and plan to return for the third weekend in a row. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
We would give this park a "10" if not for the on going clean up after "Ike". The camp sites are clean and in good shape. There is full hook-up with 50amp. The grounds still need a lot of work but they will get there. Give this park a visit and you will enjoy your stay. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park was okay, but I was expecting better from the previous reviews. First, the premium sites that were "on the lake" were not exactly so. Yes, some of them backed up to the lake, but there was a steep incline between us and the lake, and you could not swim in the area where we were at (It was a big wall, and you could fish, but it would have been nearly impossible to get in and out of the water to swim). In fact, there was no designated swimming area at all in the state park (they told me it was "swim at your own risk" so we didn't), and the pool cost $3 per person to get in (it's privately owned, not part of the state park). Also, the sites were very heavily wooded, so getting in and out of them (even with our just 29' trailer) was challenging. It was entertaining to watch a couple with about a 35' motor home try to manuever into one of the sites. All the sites are back in, and you really have to be careful of the trees. Overall this park was okay, but we will probably try somewhere else in the area next time. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Solid state park, but not many lake front sites. Our site had lots of poison ivey, but was spacious. I would stay here again, but likely to try somewhere else in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Nice Park, lots to do with the kids, horseback riding, playground, swimming, canoeing, hiking all part of the facility. Sites are not too close together but easy to get to all parts of the park. Firewood available at check-in for those who do not want to bring their own. Will go back. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Great park with lots of shade: tall pines and hardwoods. Lake was low, but still wonderful. This was our fifth time to camp here. We enjoy the full hook-ups area the best. Avoid the Pin Oak loop as these sites are very close. $15 was for w/e and $21 for full hook-ups. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 9 / 10 ]
July 2005
$15
Love this park! Even in 96+ heat the shade made it easy to sit out and enjoy the campgrounds. Lots to do and golfing only 5 minutes away. Sites are far between, but sometimes the trees are alittle close to the pad so take the time to really look at the sites before picking one. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Love this park. Has great fishing peir, observation deck, lit for night fishing, lots and lots of wildlife, lake suitable for skiing (though watch for stumps), swimming pool, deep lake for swimming, lots of trails, campfire and country dance at the barn, horses available to rent along with special packages (like ride and breakfast). We had a wonderful time at this campground and will be going back. We camped here in a Tent.
We were very disappointed in the Escapees Headquarters as it is basically a parking lot. The best part about staying here is the rate. We expected an RV resort. Most of the nicer park sites are for permanent residents. There are lots of amenities and activities but the park itself and the surrounding area are not very attractive. The staff was wonderful and very helpful in assisting to transfer residency to Texas. We would not return to this area if we did not have to. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We visited to consider volunteering at the Care Center. Our site was grass: nothing bad, but just a regular grass site. No special place. Attended a dinner: we found the residents to be not very friendly. The persons that spoke or talked to us had just arrived also. We definitely prefer Rainbow Plantation in Summerdale, AL. We camped here in a Motorhome.
I would like to give a better rating to the home campground of my Escapees Club. Sad to say, I can’t be that generous. I felt that there was a bit of bait-and-switch going on. Yes, the campground has Wi-Fi, pull-through slots, weekly rates, and shade, but what they don’t tell you until you get there is you can’t have any three of these at the same time. You’re lucky if you can get two at once. In addition, because of a quirk of their accounting system, moving to a new space (for example, in order to receive Wi-Fi) means that you have to check out and check in again, and then you are no longer eligible for weekly rates. Still, even the daily rates were a good value. We ended up paying approximately $21/night. The Escapee member rate was about $17/night, and electricity cost about $4/day (running the AC in the heat of July). Even with the extra charge for electricity, this park is a bargain. Moreover, the park is clean. The showers, bathrooms, and laundry room were clean and in good repair. The slots were level and roomy. Everything worked. The staff members were pleasant. Our neighbors were friendly. The club house was nice. We enjoyed the pool, but the two halves of the park were pretty far apart, and it was a long walk to the pool from where we were camped. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Park is clean and quiet. We were parked up the hill because we asked for good satellite reception. We also had the choice of parking amongst some NICE shade trees. Pull through site was more than long enough for towing and level. Interior roads are actually big rig access. Electricity is extra but at $14/night that is expected. Very nice park with VERY nice surroundings. Will stay here every time we pass through. We have seen "worn" or run down parks and this one is not. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This was our first time staying at an Escapee's park. We were in a back in site up on the hill. The sites were nicely wide. The picnic tables are wood and very old. They are not flat on top and have lots of splinters. You park on gravel that has grown in with grass. We could use use our satellite dish with no problem in this area. I agree with other posters that this park is showing its age and has not had much money put back into it but for $13.50 per night I guess I can understand it. By the way, you pay extra for electricity for even one night's stay. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The newer sections we would rate a 8. The older sections need upgrading. Wi-Fi only works in some parts. Its $30. a month. They have no cable TV. This park is over 30 years old, way before satellite. We believe the Escapees is the best RV club there is, but this is their home park and it needs some improvement. The great dog run needs grass. We will stay here again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We stayed here overnight to rest, and was setting up our mail forwarding service with Escapees RV Club. The amp host was really friendly and helpful. Wifi is available with a fee. They use TengoZone WiFi service. We did not use it since we have our Verizon Wireless Broad Band card with us. We are newbies so pull-though sites are what we prefer pulling the 35-footer. There are only two public bathroom/shower available. Both are fairly clean. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Obviously, my husband and I are Escapee members, so we stayed at this "rainbow park". No disrespect, but we were expecting better for the organization's "crown jewel". We will stick to Passport America parks if we are trying to stick to budget in the future. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Roads were being worked on while we were here. We were in a pull-through section and had a very roomy site with plenty of room for ourselves and guests. The sites were well maintained. This is always a very friendly park with many activities. A great value. However, it is a park geared to full-time RVers or retirees, not vacationing families. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Home park and headquarters of the Escapees RV Club. Not that great of a park for being the "home" of an organization. We were on a grass site that hadn't been mowed in quite a while and packed in pretty tight. You will pay extra for any electricity used during your stay at check out. Laundry facilities need some attention. Roads need to graded and trees trimmed along them. This was our second time there and little had changed in 4 years. But well worth the price, if a you are a member, however if I had to pay full price, I would look at what else is available in the area. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Escapees Headquarters park. See preceding comments for more details. There are some pull-through sites for overnighters. We stayed in a back-in site for two nights. Cheap breakfast on Saturday morning and a chance to visit with the long-termers. Easy drive into town for church on Sunday. Spent pleasant evening with a German couple who had shipped their coach over and were touring the US and Mexico. Some sites shaded and some not; ours wasn't. Friendly office staff. Washer / dryer facilities for $1 each. Not enough warning before entrance off highway and turn was pretty sharp for a 40' coach with a toad. Would definitely go back. Electric was extra, even for two nights, cheap, though, 13 cents / kwh. Some longer term sites have storage facilities. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Escapees Headquarters park. The office staff were very friendly but a little disorganized. Easy access on gravel roads which could have done with a little more maintenance. A mixture of sites some in the trees and some in the open. Sites near office had Wi-Fi access but were the narrower sites. Some sites, which were grass, needed some maintenance particularly near activity centre. Full activity programme including visits round the Escapees HQ and the Care Centre available. Overall a good, pleasant, and quiet campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
As others have said, this is the HQ for the Escapees RV Club. Everyone is welcome, but members stay for only $12.50, plus electricity. While I would rate this park very high for those who have any interest in becoming a member, if fairness I also would have to say that a family just passing through on vacation would probably be better served by a park out near Lake Livingston. What makes it great is the Escapees RV Club! We were there for the New Year's Eve party. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a membership park that does allow non members. The Oaks area is the only area that has wi-fi. There are many activities in the park and the friendliest people live and work here. There are ongoing activities and a daily social hour that lets you know what is going on in the park. We were there over Christmas and felt like we were amoung family. The price I quote is the non member price. This is a wonderful club and if you are not already a member, you should take the time to find out about it and join. We camped here in a Motorhome.
What can you say about the home of the Escapees? Sure, it's a bit noisy for those close to the highway, and the TV reception stinks, but everyone you meet is friendly and has a smile. Great clubhouse, socials, and staff. Everyone who belongs to the Escapees club should visit at least once. We camped here in a Motorhome.