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Recreation Region: Sam Houston National Forest

Cagle Recreation Area

Cagle Recreation Area, located on the shores of Lake Conroe, offers great fishing and water sports just 45 minutes north of Houston. 

This recreation area offers a developed boat ramp, hiking trails and two camping loops with 47 full-service RV sites nestled among the pines of the Sam Houston National Forest. 

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations for all sites must be made at least 48 hours in advance online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 877-444-6777. 

 

All sites are walk-up capable but may only be occupied on a day-to-day basis until the next reservation arrives for that particular site.

General Information

All 47 sites offer full service which includes water, electricity, sewer hookups, tent pad, lantern post and fire ring.

Overnight Use:
Single Site with electric, water and sewer hook-ups: $30 per night

Camping per site (all utilities) - $30.00 per night
(Campsite is $20 per night and $10 for electric, water and sewer.)

With Senior or Access Pass - $20
(Campsite is $10 per night and $10 for electric, water and sewer.)

Day-Use Fee - $5.00 per day

36 CFR § 261.16

(j) Bringing in or possessing an animal, other than a service animal, unless it is crated, caged, or upon a leash not longer than six feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. (k) Bringing in or possessing in a swimming area an animal, other than a seeing eye dog

Sam Houston portal sign

Address: 394 FM 1375 West Texas New Waverly, TX 77358
Phone: (936) 344-6205
Hours: This office is temporarily unable to offer the sale of passes or maps. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 30.5221

Longitude: -95.5902

Directions

North of Houston, Texas, near New Waverly use Interstate Highway 45 northbound exit #102 or #103 southbound at state highway FM-1375. Go West approx. 5 miles. Turn left at large Cagle Recreation Area sign.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Yes, Flush toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking - GroupsPicnicking - Groups
Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond

Last updated October 14, 2025