Tyler State Park is a state park north of Tyler, Texas. It is 985.5 acre in Smith County, north of Tyler. The park includes a 64 acre lake. The land was deeded by private owners in 1934 and 1935; original improvements were made by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The park opened in 1939. Activities include picnicking; camping; boating (motors allowed - 5 mi/h speed limit); boat rentals; fishing; birding; hiking; mountain biking; lake swimming (in unsupervised swimming area); and nature study.

Facilities

Flora/Fauna

Situated in the pineywoods, the steep dissected hillsides and the lake, with its associated vegetation, provides considerable habitat variety. Wildlife species are characteristic of east Texas: deer, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, as well as numerous species of birds. Popular fish include crappie, perch, catfish, and bass.

Directions

Tyler State Park is located 2 mi north of Interstate 20 on FM 14 north of Tyler on Park Road 16.