State: Texas
Short Name: Birch Creek
Address 1: 14222 Park Road 57
Address 2: Lake Somerville SP
City: Somerville
Zip: 77879
Phone: 979-535-7763
Open: Open all year
Number of Sites: 123
About: Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway offers a multitude of recreational opportunities. The extensive Lake Somerville Trailway links the Birch Creek unit to the Nails Creek unit. More than 20 miles of trails are open to hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Water lovers can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and skiing on Lake Somerville.
Directions:
From Houston take Hwy 290 West to Brenham. Take SH 36 North through Somerville to Lyons. Turn left on Hwy 60. Travel approximately 8 miles. Turn left on Park Road 57. Park is 4 miles on Park Road 57.
From Austin (North) take Hwy 290 East to Hwy 21. Left on 21 Approximately 30 miles. Right on FM 60, 11 miles to Park Rd 57. 4 miles on Park Rd 57 to Park entrance.
From Austin (South) take Hwy 71 East to Bastrop. Hwy 21 East approximately 45 miles. Right on FM 60, 11miles to Park Rd 57. 4 miles on Park Rd 57 to Park entrance.