Purtis Creek State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Purtis Creek State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife Purtis Creek State Park is a charming place to fish, hike, and learn about the great outdoors! Office Hours: 8:15 AM - 4:30 PM
Window Hours: 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM
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We have a total of 7 miles of trails for hiking and 5.3 miles of trail are open to biking. The 355 acre lake is open to all vessels regardless of size but there is an idle speed only restriction in place and only 50 motorized vessels are allowed on the water. We also have two lighted fishing piers that provide excellent night fishing. We are mostly known for great fishing; Black Bass have new limi

ts ; Catfish have no minimum length limit and bag limit is 5/person per day; all other fish are under normal state regulations and fishing is by pole and line only. We have 58 water & electric sites with 30 amp service, 5 water only sites, 13 primitive (hike in/boat in) sites, and a group pavilion that can be reserved. Common sites to see in the park include several working American Beaver lodges, Bald Eagles, stargazing, wildflowers, and various migrating and native birds year round.

Congratulations to our newest Bark Ranger, Ozzie! Ranger Ozzie did a spectacular job at demonstrating all of the B.A.R.K...
09/05/2026

Congratulations to our newest Bark Ranger, Ozzie! Ranger Ozzie did a spectacular job at demonstrating all of the B.A.R.K. principles while we hit the trail on this holiday weekend! Good job Ranger Ozzie! ❤️🐾

September will be one to remember! Come join us for some great programs for the new and experienced outdoor explorer! 🌿😎...
08/30/2026

September will be one to remember! Come join us for some great programs for the new and experienced outdoor explorer! 🌿😎🐾

Congratulations to our very own Ranger Mickey for being awarded a Stars in Our Parks award! We are proud to recognize he...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to our very own Ranger Mickey for being awarded a Stars in Our Parks award! We are proud to recognize her for her excellent customer service and dedication to providing a wonderful experience for our visitors! Thank you, Ranger Mickey for all that you do each and every day! 🌟 🫶

Join us this Saturday (8/15/26) for fun evening programs for park explorers of all ages! 💫Solar Photography: 6 PM at the...
08/13/2026

Join us this Saturday (8/15/26) for fun evening programs for park explorers of all ages! 💫

Solar Photography: 6 PM at the Camp Loop Amphitheater - We will be making nature art with cyanotype paper! 🌿🌸

Park After Dark Hike: 8:15 PM at the Wolfpen Green Trail - Hike along the trail and observe nighttime nature at the park! Bring a blacklight if you have one! 🕸️🦂

For more program information, check out our events page: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/purtis-creek/park_events

🔥 PARK ALERT 🔥Van Zandt County is officially under a burn ban as of 8/10/2026. Effective immediately, Purtis Creek State...
08/11/2026

🔥 PARK ALERT 🔥Van Zandt County is officially under a burn ban as of 8/10/2026. Effective immediately, Purtis Creek State Park will be under a burn ban until further notice. Containerized fuels (propane and butane) are still allowed. We apologize for any inconvenience!

Have a passion for working outdoors? Great news! We may just have the job for you! Applications are open for our Lead Op...
08/04/2026

Have a passion for working outdoors? Great news! We may just have the job for you! Applications are open for our Lead Operations Ranger until Tuesday, August 11th, 11:59 pm.

As a Lead Operations Ranger you can expect to perform highly complex maintenance and construction supervisory duties while working with our awesome staff at Purtis Creek State Park! From daily operation maintenance and supervision of field staff to connecting with park visitors, each day holds the opportunity to make a difference that matters!

Check out the official job description and apply here: https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U&

07/31/2026

We see some familiar faces! Happy World Ranger Day!

On this World Ranger Day, these Bark Rangers got up early today to beat the heat and complete the academy at Purtis Cree...
07/31/2026

On this World Ranger Day, these Bark Rangers got up early today to beat the heat and complete the academy at Purtis Creek! Congratulations to 1st-time Bark Ranger Aurora-James and 3rd-time Bark Ranger Piper! 🩷🐾

Wanting to complete the Bark Ranger Academy at your own pace? Our park HQ has short and fun-filled self-guided booklets available every day of the week! Come check it out! 😎

The August program schedule is here! Enjoy the outdoors and beat the heat by joining us for morning and evening programs...
07/30/2026

The August program schedule is here! Enjoy the outdoors and beat the heat by joining us for morning and evening programs throughout the month! 🦋✨

For more details about our program offerings, please visit our park's website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/purtis-creek/park_events

Address

14225 FM-316 N
Eustace, TX
75124

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 10pm
Tuesday 6am - 10pm
Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 6am - 10pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

Telephone

+19034252332

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