State: Texas
Address 1: 14225 FM 316
City: Eustace
Zip: 75124
Phone: 903-425-2332
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 79
Electric Water: 59
Camp URL: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/purtis_creek/
Full Hook: Yes
About: Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, and hiking. The park rents paddle boats, kayaks and canoes. Tours: Please check the Calendar of Events for Interpretive programs and tours. Special programs are given for groups upon request.
The facilities available are campsites with water and electricity; water only campsites; primitive campsites (minimum 1/2 mile hike); an overflow camping area; a covered group pavilion; lighted fishing piers; fish-cleaning shelters; boat ramps; courtesy docks; picnic sites; and a playground
Good fishing and shady campsites are the major attractions at Purtis Creek. The park’s unique 355-acre lake was designed specifically for fishing, where largemouth bass are plentiful and can be fished on a “catch and release” basis only. Also, large catfish and crappie are abundant and may be retained.