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

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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

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

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Robert G

Verified

February 14, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: SWGU

very nice campground, Can hike, fish or just chill and enjoy the countryside.

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Reagan T

Verified

February 17, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: SYME

Our kick-off of the 2024 camping season took us to a new-to-us campground, Cagle Recreation Area. It is close to home, located on the northern edge of Lake Conroe, Texas. The campground is about seven miles off of Interstate 45, about half-way between Conroe and Huntsville, Texas. The official address is New Waverly, but for most amenities you’ll need to venture into Huntsville or Conroe, both about 20 minutes away.

The National Forest Service manages the campground and surrounding Sam Houston National Forest. The campground is relatively small, with two compact loops of rv/travel trailer camping sites, with a total of 47 back-in, asphalt-paved, full hookup sites. The sites come in a variety of lengths, with most accommodating larger rigs. Weekends are fairly busy. Throughout the week, especially during school times, you’ll likely find openings at this campground.

Nestled amongst the tall pines of the forest, you’ll find plenty of shade at most sites. The amenities in the campground include three bath houses, a dual-lane boat ramp and dock, along with overflow parking areas with a few day-use picnic areas. There are no playground areas. However, there are a number of walking trails, along the lake frontage and through the forest around the campground. The trails provide easy access for fishing along the banks of the lake, or for launching kayaks/canoes. By the way, the fishing was excellent just from the bank, with catfish, hybrid striper, drum, and bluegill plentiful while we were there.

Our spot, number 32, provided easy access to the lake, just a few steps behind the campsite. Our location offered a great observation point for wonderful sunset views over the lake, too. The campsite picnic tables and fire rings are in good condition. A level designated tent pad is provided at each campsite, too.

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Reagan T

Verified

February 17, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: SYME

Our kick-off of the 2024 camping season took us to a new-to-us campground, Cagle Recreation Area. It is close to home, located on the northern edge of Lake Conroe, Texas. The campground is about seven miles off of Interstate 45, about half-way between Conroe and Huntsville, Texas. The official address is New Waverly, but for most amenities you’ll need to venture into Huntsville or Conroe, both about 20 minutes away.

The National Forest Service manages the campground and surrounding Sam Houston National Forest. The campground is relatively small, with two compact loops of rv/travel trailer camping sites, with a total of 47 back-in, asphalt-paved, full hookup sites. The sites come in a variety of lengths, with most accommodating larger rigs. Weekends are fairly busy. Throughout the week, especially during school times, you’ll likely find openings at this campground.

Nestled amongst the tall pines of the forest, you’ll find plenty of shade at most sites. The amenities in the campground include three bath houses, a dual-lane boat ramp and dock, along with overflow parking areas with a few day-use picnic areas. There are no playground areas. However, there are a number of walking trails, along the lake frontage and through the forest around the campground. The trails provide easy access for fishing along the banks of the lake, or for launching kayaks/canoes. By the way, the fishing was excellent just from the bank, with catfish, hybrid striper, drum, and bluegill plentiful while we were there.

Our spot, number 32, provided easy access to the lake, just a few steps behind the campsite. Our location offered a great observation point for wonderful sunset views over the lake, too. The campsite picnic tables and fire rings are in good condition. A level designated tent pad is provided at each campsite, too.

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Abelardo N

Verified

February 18, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: SYME

Host are the best appreciate all the help the place is awesome, and coming back definitely

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Abelardo N

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February 18, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: SYME

Host are the best appreciate all the help the place is awesome, and coming back definitely

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Sue S

Verified

February 19, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: SYME

We love this park. Always clean and quite at night. We go fishing early in the morning and go to bed early.

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Sue S

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February 19, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: SYME

We love this park. Always clean and quite at night. We go fishing early in the morning and go to bed early.

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Ellen R

Verified

February 20, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SWGU

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Ellen R

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February 20, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: SWGU

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Kevin M

Verified

February 22, 2024 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SWGU

Oustanding experience. Nicely wooded campiness. CLESN BATHROOMS. Fire pit was cleaned out before we arrived. And it was really great to have sewer at the site for our 32 ft RV, along with water and electric.

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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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