Cagle Recreation Area
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
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.
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.
Need to Know
- No alcohol permitted at this facility
- No horses allowed
- Only two tents and up to eight people are allowed at a campsite
- Golf Carts are not allowed at Cagle
- One camping unit plus one vehicle per site
- Additional vehicles $5 fee per day; extra vehicles must use overflow parking lot at day use area
- Street-legal vehicles only
- Fire permitted in fire rings only
- Site must be occupied in the first 24 hours of reservation
- Shooting restrictions in effect year-round
- Learn more about the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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.
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. Hikers and mountain bikers can try the 2-mile Cagle Trail within the facility. Learn more about recreation in the national forest.
Contact Information
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394 FM 1375 WEST NEW WAVERLY TX 77358
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 936-344-6205
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Huntsville, Texas, take I-45 to mile marker 103, New Waverly exit, and go to the first stop sign. Do not turn; stay straight on the feeder until you reach the stop sign at FM 1375. Turn right (west) on FM 1375. The Sam Houston District Office is on the right approximately 2.5 miles west of I-45. Cagle Recreation Area is approximately 6 miles west of I-45 and approximately 3 miles west of the District Office on the left hand side of FM 1375.
From Conroe, Texas, take I-45 to mile marker 102, New Waverly exit, and go to the first stop sign. Turn left (west) on FM 1375. The Sam Houston District Office is on the right approximately 2.5 miles west of I-45. Cagle Recreation Area is approximately 6 miles west of I-45 and approximately 3 miles west of the District Office on the left hand side of FM 1375.
Available Campsites
- Site 021, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop SYME, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop SWGU, Type Standard Electric
