Cagle campsite
CAGLE RECREATION AREA 1
CAGLE RECREATION AREA DOCK
Cagle walking path
Cagle gate house

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Full Hookups Full Hookups

About Cagle Recreation Area

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.

Available sites

41 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Full Hookups Full Hookups
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Full Hookups
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 002, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: SWGU RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: SWGU RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 042, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 046, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: SYME RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

1229 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Cagle Recreation Area is praised for its clean, well-maintained campgrounds and beautiful natural surroundings, providing a peaceful atmosphere perfect for camping and outdoor activities. The hosts, particularly Jesse, receive frequent commendation for their friendliness and helpfulness. While some concerns were raised about site leveling and limited cell service, overall, visitors express a strong desire to return, highlighting the campground's spacious sites, scenic views, and enjoyable amenities.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 1229 reviews

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4 stars 22.3% (274)
3 stars 7.3% (90)
2 stars 2.4% (30)
1 star 1.8% (22)

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John E

Verified

October 23, 2023 Stayed at: 025, Loop: SYME

Cagle is beautiful but the one downsides are that you can't camp right on the water, to get to the water, it's all woods on the water unless you go to the boat ramp. The other downside is that the nearest store of any kind is 10 minutes away, no camp store.

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Leonard C

Verified

October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: SYME

Debbie and Christy were great host and delightful to visit with. They made our visit Pleasant. They made sure that we had information and checked on us periodically . Campgrounds was immaculate and quiet. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is interested in camping. Will be coming back to visit soon.

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Lindsey S

Verified

October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: SYME

Everything was clean. Sites are large. Everything was nice. One thing that could have been better were the trails. They were overgrown and had trees across them. They need some TLC, otherwise all was very nice.

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Leonard C

Verified

October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: SYME

Debbie and Christy were great host and delightful to visit with. They made our visit Pleasant. They made sure that we had information and checked on us periodically . Campgrounds was immaculate and quiet. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is interested in camping. Will be coming back to visit soon.

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Lindsey S

Verified

October 26, 2023 Stayed at: 033, Loop: SYME

Everything was clean. Sites are large. Everything was nice. One thing that could have been better were the trails. They were overgrown and had trees across them. They need some TLC, otherwise all was very nice.

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Tim K

Verified

October 27, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: SWGU

Very nice park with full hook ups and large sites. Only negative to me was that it's practically in town and surrounded by neighborhoods. It's big enough that you don't really feel like you're "in town".

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Rowland M

Verified

October 27, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SWGU

Cell service is terrible. Not the parks fault. Park host in sweet gum loop was very nice and does a great job

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Tim K

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October 27, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: SWGU

Very nice park with full hook ups and large sites. Only negative to me was that it's practically in town and surrounded by neighborhoods. It's big enough that you don't really feel like you're "in town".

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Rowland M

Verified

October 27, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SWGU

Cell service is terrible. Not the parks fault. Park host in sweet gum loop was very nice and does a great job

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Ronald G

Verified

November 4, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SWGU

Spacious spots, most are not level, trees need trimming, little to no service for Verizon and TMobile, lots of trees so Starlink is spotty. Very quiet place, this is our 2nd time here and will be back. Hosts are great

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Location & Directions for Cagle Recreation Area

394 Fm 1375 West, New Waverly, TX 77358 United States

Elevation: 101 ft

Getting There

From Huntsville, Texas, take I-45 to mile marker 103, New Waverly exit, and go to the first stop sign. Do not turn; stay straight on the feeder until you reach the stop sign at FM 1375. Turn right (west) on FM 1375. The Sam Houston District Office...

Nearest town

New Waverly, TX - 3.3 mi

About 7 min to downtown

Highway access

Cagle Recreation Area is accessible via I-45, with the New Waverly exit providing access to FM 1375, which leads directly to the campground approximately 6 miles west of the interstate.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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