Rusk/Palestine State Park

Pros: wooded sites, clean sites, nice people, full hook-ups
Cons: need bigger trash cans

We just got back on our trip to Rusk State Park and Texas Railroad. What a blast!!! We had such a great time. Arrival: we checked into the park and they gave us our site number, but also circled a few other open sites so we could choose which suited us ...

Pros: Natural beauty, historic steam engine train, fun for the whole family
Cons: None

East Texas almost lost a landmark recently. But thanks to, in large parts, the efforts of local people pushing their elected representatives, the Rusk-Palestine State Park, with its vintage steam train will continue to be a landmark for the area. ...

Pros: Well worth the trip! Plan to go during the dogwood season - such beauty!
Cons: The camping facilities are disappointing unless you like to "camp" on a concrete parking lot.

The steam engine trip was a great experience and one that will always be remembered - be sure to pack a picnic lunch to take on the train with you so that at the mid-way stop, you can enjoy your lunch with friends and family under one of the huge shade trees. Don't forget the camera!