Daingerfield State Park RV & Campground Guide
Texas
Kick up your heels and do the Texas two-step at the weekly dances at Daingerfield State Park, which is located on the outskirts of Daingerfield, Texas. You can also take a stroll around the lake at this park, which is located 40 miles north of Longview, Texas. Bring along your fishing gear so that you can catch a big one or at least have a good fishing story to tell at this park located about 150 miles northwest of Dallas.
Spring 55 - 77 F
Summer 72 - 93 F
Fall 60 - 85 F
Winter 38 - 56 F
Daingerfield, Texas
RV Resorts & Campsites in Daingerfield State Park
Staying right in the park in an RV makes it easy to clean up for the dance after a full day of park fun, and you do not have to drive afterward. If you do not have a recreational vehicle of your own, then you can rent one with RVshare.
Daingerfield State Park Campground
This campground in the East Texas Piney Woods is the perfect base for many area activities and things to do in the park, such as fishing, boating and hiking. Rates start at $10 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: 80-acre lake, picnic tables, fire ring, group hall, pavilion, amphitheater
Scenic View Motel & RV Park
A fishing dock, two boat launches, a swimming area and more are available at this campground on Lone Star Lake. Rates start at $35 per night.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: fishing dock, boat launch, swimming area, cooking areas, outdoor games
Linden RV Park
Disc golf, a playground, walking trails and more are available at this city park. Rates start at $15 per night with weekly and monthly rates also available.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: No
• Wi-Fi: yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: covered RV spots, sand volleyball, shower and bathroom facilities, covered pavilion
Barefoot Bay RV Resort & Marina
This campground on the shores of Lake Bob Sandlin offers annual, monthly, weekly and daily rates. Eat at the restaurant, swim or boat on the lake, and shop in nearby Pittsburg, Texas.
• Water hookup: Yes
• Electrical hookup: Yes
• Sewer hookup: Yes
• Wi-Fi: Yes
• Pet-friendly: Yes
• Other amenities: Pool, hot tub, playground, satellite TV, picnic pavilions, clubhouse, sand volleyball, horseshoes
What to Do at
Daingerfield State Park
Inside Daingerfield State Park
From March to November, you can join in on the weekly dances where all in attendance often enjoy live music performances. The fishing pier is a great place to catch bass, catfish, crappie, and carp, or use the boat launch to put your vessel in the water. Hike the trails around the lake. You can hold a family get-together or some type of meeting in the group hall.
Outside Daingerfield State Park
This park’s centralized location in the Piney Woods makes it a great place to start an adventure with many towns to explore. If you want to eat out, there are many outstanding opportunities located nearby, and you will want to bring along some extra spending money for shopping fun. You can also find numerous attractions to visit.
Restaurants
Outlaw’s Bar-B-Que
Enjoy outstanding barbecue with all your favorite sides, like beans and potato salad, along with banana pudding at this home-owned restaurant.
Type: BBQ
Location: 1404 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Fran’s Barbecue & Pizza
Get pizza, barbecue or sandwiches at this restaurant where they have been serving food for more than 40 years.
Type: BBQ, Pizza
Location: 900 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Hawkins Family Restaurant
Order burgers, malts and chicken fried steak sandwiches at this restaurant where you order at the counter.
Type: American
Location: 612 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, TX 75638
China Café
Get sweet and sour chicken, bobo shrimp and other Chinese favorites at this restaurant.
Type: Chinese
Location: 905 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Arnold’s Family Restaurant
Get your favorite Southern comfort foods, like chicken and dumplings, meatloaf and hamburger steak, at this restaurant that also serves breakfast all day.
Type: Southern comfort food
Location: 206 North Main Street, Lone Star, TX 75668
Shopping
Something Special
Find clothes, jewelry, home décor and more at this home-owned gift shop.
Location: 111 Coffey Street, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Daingerfield Flower Mill
For more than 40 years, Daingerfield Flower Mill has been making attractive flower arrangements for special occasions and home décor.
Location: 1310 Linda Drive, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Kimboze Boutique
This boutique clothing store sells casual clothes for women through its website and in its Lone Star store.
Location: 400 North Main Street, Lone Star, TX 75668
Lone Star Liquor
Since 2011, this store has been offering beer, wine and other liquors to area shoppers.
Location: 304 North Main Street, Lone Star, TX 75668
Mo’Jo Sweet Shoppe
Get Boba tea, ice coffee, snow cones, smoothies and lattes at this locally owned store.
Location: 114 Hooten Street, Hughes Springs, TX 75656
Sightseeing
The Greer Farm
Pick seasonal produce, like blueberries and blackberries, and gather eggs at this farm that offers swimming and a gift shop.
Location: 1444 CR 1125, Daingerfield, TX 75638
Beaver Brook Country Club
This nine-hole golf course challenges players because of the river that runs through it.
Location: 98 CR 2100, Daingerfield, TX 75638
East Texas Oil Museum
View the antique cars and gas memorabilia at this museum to learn more about the history of oil in East Texas.
Location: 1301 South Henderson Boulevard, Kilgore, TX 75662
Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area
Spread across 1,850 acres, this park offers lots of fun for off-road riding enthusiasts, so bring your dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle or off-road vehicle to explore the trails designed for various riding levels.
Location: 6284 N. SH 155, Gilmer, TX 75644
Edison Phonograph Museum
See an extensive collection of early phonographs at this museum, and learn about the work being done to preserve these historical players taking place in the basement of a jewelry store.
Location: 213 North Madison, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
How to Get to
Daingerfield State Park
If you are coming to the park from the west on Interstate 30, then take Exit 160, which is the Mount Pleasant, Texas, exit. Follow State Highway 49 for about 30 miles north to the park.
If you are coming from the east, then get off at Longview, Texas. Take 259 to Daingerfield. Turn right on State Highway 49, and continue to the park.
You can also easily reach this attractive state park if you are coming from Texarkana, Texas. Take Interstate 30 until you see the exit for State Highway 259. Take this exit, and stay on 259 until you reach Daingerfield. Turn left on State Highway 49 to reach the park.
Entering Daingerfield State Park
The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Per person : $4
Children 12 and under may enter for free.
Known for its cathedral of trees, this state park was built between 1935 and 1939. Many of the structures that are still in use today, like the Boat House, are some of the oldest structures in Texas state parks that were built with concrete as opposed to local building materials. Many people have had a great time fishing, picnicking and relaxing at Daingerfield State Park. If you are one of those people, then share your memories on your social media feed, and tag RVshare. Alternatively, you can send your experiences to memories@RVshare.com.