Cagle Recreation Area

$30.00/night

394 FM 1375 WEST
NEW WAVERLY, TX 77358

Overview

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. 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.

Camp site features

Across 47 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 47 sites
Water hookups: all 47 sites
Sewer hookups: all 47 sites
Fire pit: all 47 sites
Picnic table: all 47 sites
Pets allowed: 46 of 47 sites
ADA accessible: 5 of 47 sites
Longest RV: 60 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

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

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Marisa C

Loop:Swgu

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Reviewed 9 days ago

I stayed in Sweetgum Loop. The grounds and bathrooms were immaculate and the hosts were very friendly and responsive. The campground itself is situated amongst trees next the lake with many trails. Overall great experience!

Phil E

Loop:Syme

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Reviewed 11 days ago

A great time ending with Girl Scouts coming in the day before we left. They were very respectful and friendly. We were lucky to have great weather and campfires while camping. The sites. We’re well maintained, and trails made it nice to walk the dog.

James A

Loop:Syme

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Very relaxing. Large sites.

Janet V

Loop:Syme

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Very nice campground! Sites are spread apart. Nice paved walking trail. Jesse, the camp host was very friendly and right on top of everything. Phone service in certain areas only because of the thick forest.

Erika A

Loop:Syme

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Always a great experience..

Jodi N

Loop:Syme

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Reviewed 19 days ago

Host was helpful and so very pleasant.

Availability

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