If you’re looking to experience the forest country of East Texas, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park is the place. The park offers a wide variety of camping and recreational opportunities. Activities include camping, hiking and biking, fishing, boating, paddling, stargazing, swimming, wildlife viewing and birding, nature study and just plain ole relaxing. 

Paddling: Martin Dies Jr. State Park is one of the best paddling destinations in Texas. The scenic sloughs that meander through the park combined with the lake, and the Angelina and Neches rivers provide endless opportunities for kayaking and canoeing. Whether you are a beginner, or an expert paddler looking for an extreme back country tour, there is something here for everyone. The park offers guided paddling trips of varying lengths each month of the year. Our two-hour guided canoe trip stays closer to the state park while our four-hour guided kayak trip reaches out a little further exploring the nearby back country, rivers, sloughs and creeks. Canoes and kayaks are furnished or you can bring your own. Paddling trips are by reservation only. Contact park headquarters for more details