Name: Purtis Creek Lake - Camp, hike, bike, paddle
Start: 2024-09-25T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-29T21:00:00-05:00

**PURTIS CREEK STATE PARK** \- SEPTEMBER 25\-29\. Weds\-Sunday\. Come in **ANYTIME** between those dates, whenever you can! One night or four!
[MORE INFO ON PARK](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/purtis-creek)

This is for a 1, 2 3, OR 4 nights, **whenever you choose to come out**. If you are only able to come out on Weds. Thurs, Fri or even Saturday, it's fine ... whatever you can make. Tents, RV's **AND** campers welcome! Please read thru entire posting below, important links, info.

**DIRECTIONS:**
[https://goo.gl/maps/JsfBKNSmhu6EVHFB6](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ffivxKaxhyAKx6SB6) (approx. 60-65 mi from Dallas) 32°21'13.7"N 95°59'37.2"W

Organizers: Will arrive Thursday afternoon, about 2PM, site 27

* **ACTIVITIES** Fishing, paddling, biking and hiking.
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* • **RESERVATIONS** online: [https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/purtis-creek-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200122#sr_a](https://texasstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/purtis-creek-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=TX&parkId=1200122#sr_a)

Reserve by phone: (512) 389-8900. .
These go quickly, so please obtain a site soon.

NOTE: North and South camping areas are the same area: $20 nightly (there are about 15 sites at time of this posting in this area). If you like, you can also reserve a hike-in site, for only $10 a night or if you prefer a water only site, they are $14.00. Organizers will be in the water/electric sites area, site #47.

Please bring whatever you need for camping.

• **MUST** Bring a bundle or so of **firewood**. It's good if we all chip in.

Please go here to see more on this park: [http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/purtis_creek/](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/purtis-creek)

**TRAIL MAP**: [TRAIL MAP CLICK](https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/park_maps/pwd_mp_p4508_0105h.pdf)

* If you would like to carpool or site share with someone, contact them directly.

Paddle boats, kayaks and canoe rentals. For more details on rentals please contact them PRIOR to camp date: 903/425-2332. we will paddle to the north end of the lake to Purtis Creek - [PADDLE MAP CLICK](https://maps.app.goo.gl/iwJR6DhCjSLYysXE8)

Video of the park:
[VIDEO CLICK](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8amFfFwnHDQ&list=PL97C99D8AB6E729E5&index=2)

[PURTIS CREEK LAKE STATE PARK OVERVIEW](https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/purtis-creek)

While sharing is encouraged, you need only bring what you need for camping (food, tent, chair, supplies, etc)

Directions: From the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, travel 65 miles east on US Highway 175 to Eustace, then left (north) on FM 316 for 3.5 miles. From the Athens area, travel 12 miles west on US Highway 175 to Eustace, then go right (north) on FM 316 for 3.5 miles.

PURTIS CREEK STATE PARK: 14225 FM 316 Eustace, TX 75124 (903) 425-2332

Latitude: 32.364436 Longitude: -95.992895

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REMINDER: NO barky/aggressive dogs, bring firewood. Please bring whatever you need for camping. There are paddle boats, kayaks, canoe rentals in park. Please contact ahead of time to secure rental. Contact info on main posting.

Purtis Creek Lake - Camp, hike, bike, paddle

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