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1229 reviews
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.
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March 20, 2024 Stayed at: 036, Loop: SYME
We had a Wonderful stay, Everything was fantastic except for the Restroom closest to the Lake. It Reeked of Urine and the floor was Gritty. It appeared it hadn't been Swept or mopped for a long time!
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March 20, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: SYME
Everything was fine on our first day there. On the second morning the Forestry Department decided that it was fine to start a Controlled Burn on a Sunday, and on Spring Break. The smoke was so horrible that we could not stay our entire stay. We were having problems breathing. Very inconsiderate. You had a full camp ground and owed the people who were spending their vacation there better than what we got. Very unhappy at the lack of caring. The campground was full. Doubt we will be back. If you have to have the Controlled Burn, then do it in January when it isn’t so busy.
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March 20, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SWGU
Our criticism is not of the Cagle Campground per se, but of the forest service. The campground host was very helpful, and the sites were nice and spacious. And the setting beautiful. But there is a dearth of online information with detailed maps of hiking trails and fishing spots. After a four-hour drive, we counted on getting good information there. But the ranger station on FM 1375 inexplicably is closed on weekends! Why? Only when asked, the woman at the campground guard station provided general printed information, no maps. Thankfully, the host found at least some material with very general maps, and had local knowledge of where to find bait and firewood. There's limited space to fish from the bank near the boat ramp, and no pier, with wakes making the water choppy, and weeds making it impossible to use lures. We wanted to hike at least a portion of the Lone Star Trail, ideally with a loop nearby. We found a segment from FM 1375 to Stubblefield and back (no loop), but it was a nice hike. Doing that, we found we also could fish at Stubblefield, which we tried briefly, with no luck. On Sunday, at the start of Spring Break, the forest service did prescribed burning right next to Cagle, with thick smoke filling the campground. We understand the need for this, but couldn't it have waited a week? Some campers left. We escaped to the Big Thicket for a day. On the way back, we checked out Double Lake near Coldspring, which advertised three fishing piers. But only one was standing, and the lake was overgrown with vegetation. On the Tuesday we left, we stopped at the ranger station. Bingo ... hiking trail maps. A helpful attendant told us about a portion of the Lone Star Trail that affords a loop. Which helped us not at all, as we were leaving. I asked another person why they closed weekends, and she said she wondered the same, that it was the superintendent's decision. She said there are some handouts outside at a drive-up station -- but no detailed hiking trail maps.
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March 20, 2024 Stayed at: 036, Loop: SYME
We had a Wonderful stay, Everything was fantastic except for the Restroom closest to the Lake. It Reeked of Urine and the floor was Gritty. It appeared it hadn't been Swept or mopped for a long time!
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March 20, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: SYME
Everything was fine on our first day there. On the second morning the Forestry Department decided that it was fine to start a Controlled Burn on a Sunday, and on Spring Break. The smoke was so horrible that we could not stay our entire stay. We were having problems breathing. Very inconsiderate. You had a full camp ground and owed the people who were spending their vacation there better than what we got. Very unhappy at the lack of caring. The campground was full. Doubt we will be back. If you have to have the Controlled Burn, then do it in January when it isn’t so busy.
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March 21, 2024 Stayed at: 040, Loop: SYME
Very clean and well monitored. Tent pad, picnic table, fire ring with grill grate. Water & electricity. It was perfect. We took our 5yr. Probably not the best bank fishing spot. But would stay there again!
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March 21, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SYME
Fire pit was to deep for cooking. Had to build to big fire to get enough heat up to grill
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March 21, 2024 Stayed at: 040, Loop: SYME
Very clean and well monitored. Tent pad, picnic table, fire ring with grill grate. Water & electricity. It was perfect. We took our 5yr. Probably not the best bank fishing spot. But would stay there again!
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March 21, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: SYME
Fire pit was to deep for cooking. Had to build to big fire to get enough heat up to grill
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March 25, 2024 Stayed at: 032, Loop: SYME
Excellent camp grounds. Hosts were great. Site was tough to level.
Unfortunately came when a group of boy scouts were having an event. They walked over our site and even right next to our camper through out our stay. They were loud early in the morning.
Other than scouts, we had a great time.
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394 Fm 1375 West, New Waverly, TX 77358 United States
Elevation: 101 ft
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...
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 is on the right approximately 2.5 mi west of I-45. Cagle Recreation Area is approximately 6 mi west of I-45 and approximately 3 mi west of the District Office on the left hand side of FM 1375.
From Conroe, Texas, take I-45 to mile marker 102, New Waverly exit, and go to the first stop sign. Turn left (west) on FM 1375. The Sam Houston District Office is on the right approximately 2.5 mi west of I-45. Cagle Recreation Area is approximately 6 mi west of I-45 and approximately 3 mi west of the District Office on the left hand side of FM 1375.
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.
Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Population: 955
Nearby city: Conroe, TX
Approx. 16 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 354 ft
New Waverly, TX
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