Whether it's the tall East Texas pine trees or the deep-rooted Indian history that draws you to Polk County, Texas, chances are you won't have a problem finding a place to park your recreational vehicle, camp, fish or just relax and see the sights. Polk County encompasses five incorporated cities and more than 1,000 square miles full of things to see and do.
Location
With more than a dozen RV parks and campgrounds scattered throughout Polk County, most have one thing in common -- Lake Livingston, which floats through four Texas counties. In Polk County, it flows from the Trinity River and sits just west of Livingston and 50 miles north of Houston. A state park sits on the shores of Lake Livingston and many discerning RV travelers seek out the amenities the various parks and campgrounds offer.
History
If it's local history your searching for, Polk County has plenty to offer. It is home to the Alabama Coushatta American Indian tribe. The reservation sits on more than 4,500 acres. The tribe moved to East Texas in the 1700s and offers plenty of history to discover through year-round activities. Man-made Lake Livingston was completed in 1969 and covers more than 90,000 acres. Many RV travelers go to the lake to enjoy the fishing, including world-class bass tournaments.
Facilities
Livingston State Park offers full hookups for RV travelers, as do most of the parks in Polk County. Campsites offer electricity and water, or electricity, water and sewer. Most parks have restroom and shower facilities and many campsites are right on the water. There are also sewer dump facilities in most parks. Some also offer screened shelters for groups. If roughing it suits your taste, all Polk County parks offer campsites where you can pitch your tent with no electricity or water. Most RV parks have their own boat landings and marinas. Some parks also have restaurants and planned activities, where you can meet new friends and swap fish stories.
Nature
You can expect to catch crappie, perch, catfish and bass in Lake Livingston if you want to wet a hook. You can catch fish right from your local park marinas, or launch a boat from the many landings located around the lake. If you are not a fisherman, there is still plenty to keep you busy. Nature lovers travel to East Texas for the towering pine trees and breathtaking fall foliage.
Features
Many RV parks in Polk County also have swimming pools, hot tubs and sandy beaches to create a tropical, relaxed flair. If golf is your hobby, an 18-hole course is located a short distance from your RV park. Trade Days are a popular event each month in Livingston, and arts and crafts vendors draw hundreds of shoppers looking for the handmade or unusual. Civil War reenactments draw an annual crowd and the native dances at the Alabama Coushatta reservation are always met with a large crowd.
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