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Recreation Region: Bankhead National Forest

Houston Recreation Area

Houston Recreation Area Day-use and swim beach bathhouse is open.

Houston Campground remains closed to the public.

Houston Recreation Area offers 14 picnic sites, a group shelter for up to 50 persons, showers, drinking water, swimming, hiking trails, and a boat launch. Dayuse Parking $4 per vehicle May 5th. - September 30th. Day users can enjoy a beautiful sand swimming beach and a modern bathhouse. Houston Boat Ramp $4 per vehicle and is open all year. Houston Pavilion is $20 (1-50 people) and $4 day use per vehicle May 1 - Oct 31.  Call 1-877-444-6777 or visit on-line at www.recreation.gov to reserve group picnic shelters. Title:  Houston Recreation Area

Current Conditions
<strong>Houston Day Use Parking is available May 7- Sept. 30, 2023. The Houston Pavillion is available May 7 - Oct. 31, 2023. </strong><strong>FYI the courtesy pier is no longer available due to repairs.&nbsp;</strong>

General Information

May 5th. - September 30th.

Day-use only. Houston Campground is closed to the public.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated February 18th, 2025