Cagle Recreation Area

Cagle Recreation Area offers a developed two-lane concrete boat ramp with ample parking, making it a convenient access point for paddlers and boaters on Lake Conroe's West Fork. Located within Sam Houston National Forest about 45 minutes north of Houston, the facility accommodates all boat types and provides access to the 22,000-acre lake, known for its forested shoreline and open water. The ramp is well-maintained and clearly signed for easy location.

Beyond the ramp itself, Cagle serves as a full-service recreation hub with additional amenities including picnic areas overlooking the lake, hiking and biking trails, and two campground loops with full hookup sites available for reservation. Restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers are available on-site. Day-use visitors are welcome, and overnight camping is available for $30/night. For more information or to make reservations, contact the facility at 936-344-6205.

**Directions:** From Huntsville, take I-45 to mile marker 103 (New Waverly exit). Continue straight on the feeder road to FM 1375, turn right (west), and travel approximately 1 mile past the Lake Conroe bridge. Follow the boat ramp signs and turn right to access the parking area.

Overview
Cagle Recreation Area is a popular campground and day-use area that sits along the shoreline of Lake Conroe on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, just 1 hour north of Houston, Texas. The area offers great camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, birding and water sports year-round.Recreation
Anglers are drawn to the 22,000-acre Lake Conroe for its forested lake shore and open water. The...

Overview
Cagle Recreation Area is a popular campground and day-use area that sits along the shoreline of Lake Conroe on the west fork of the San Jacinto River, just 1 hour north of Houston, Texas. The area offers great camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, birding and water sports year-round.Recreation
Anglers are drawn to the 22,000-acre Lake Conroe for its forested lake shore and open water. The lake is particularly noted for black bass and year-round fishing.

Swimming is not allowed, but fishing, hiking, picnicking and shoreline wading are sure to provide plenty of fun for kids.

Hikers and mountain bikers can try the 2-mile Cagle Trail within the facility.

Learn more about recreation in the national forest.Facilities
The campground offers sites with full-service hookups organized into two loops. Each loop has sites overlooking Lake Conroe and restrooms with flush toilets, sinks and hot showers. The facility also has a boat ramp with large parking area, hiking and bicycle trails and a picnic area overlooking the lake.
Natural Features
Cagle is nestled among the pines of the Sam Houston National Forest. This area is covered with beautiful large pine and hardwood trees plus thousands of colorful wildflowers. Mid-February redbud tree blossoms followed by dogwood blossoms in early March put on a spectacular display of flowers.

Lake Conroe and the surrounding forest provide wintering habitat for the endangered bald eagle.

Temperatures are moderate to cool from September through May, and hot and humid from June to August. Winters are cool and wet.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors can explore the national forest's 85 miles of off-road vehicle, equestrian and mountain bike trails. The 128 mile Lone Star Hiking trail is nearby with a portion of the trail located near Lake Conroe.

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