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LAKE SOMERVILLE STATE PARK TRAILWAY
LAKE SOMERVILLE STATE PARK TRAILWAY
14222 Park Road 57
Somerville, Texas   77879
(lat:30.3109 lon:-96.6633) map location

Phone: 979-535-7763
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
GeneralLand, acres8,700
 Water, acres11,630
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trail, miles40
 Backpack Trail, miles13
 Picnickingyes
 Picnic Shelters, #2
 Swimming Beachyes
 Mountain Bike Trails, miles26
 Bike Trails, miles40
 Bridle Trails, miles26
BoatingLaunch Ramps, #2
CampingPrimitive, #5
 Electric Sites, #139
 Pets Permittedyes
 Flush Toiletsyes
 Dumpstationyes
 Showersyes
 Group Campyes
 Walk-In Campsites, #5
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Fishing
Visitors can enjoy fishing in two main areas: Nails Creek Unit and Birch Creek Unit. The park offers a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and white bass. Fishing gear is available for loan within the park premises at no cost. A valid Texas fishing license is required to fish here unless exempted by law.


Location
Lake Somerville State Park Trailway is located near Brenham, Caldwell and College Station

Picnicking
1. Lake Somerville State Park offers numerous picnic spots with grills and tables.
2. Visitors can enjoy a lakeside picnic for stunning views.
3. Shaded areas are available for comfortable picnicking during summer months.
4. Some sites also have fire rings, perfect for evening cookouts or marshmallow roasting sessions.
5. Picnic pavilions can be reserved in advance, ideal for large groups or family gatherings.

Birding
The park offers birding opportunities with species like the Red-tailed Hawk, Eastern Bluebird and Northern Cardinal. Other birds sighted include Scissor-tail Flycatchers, American Kestrels and various waterfowl. The trailway is a hotspot for migratory songbirds in spring and fall seasons. Birdwatchers can also spot Bald Eagles during winter months.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
March 12 The views are fabulous by Gail
park review stars; one to five The park is so neat, and all the staff was so polite. I loved it
January 5 cool by lusili
park review stars; one to five this is the most coolest park, ever better than fredannan park
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