Texas State Railroad Campground

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Overview

535 Park Rd 76, Rusk, TX, 75785

The Texas State Railroad Campground is located 3 miles west of the beautiful East Texas town of Rusk and is a great spot for a fun southern escape! We offer campsites with water only, water and electricity or full hookups with 30/50-amp service and sewer. The Grounds offer picnic tables, fire rings, and WiFi! There are separate showers and restrooms onsite, a nature trail and a campground office complete with a gift shop and firewood for purchase. The 15-acre Cherokee Lake is where fishermen will find a variety of fish including crappie, catfish, striped bass, sauger, walleye, smallmouth bass, bluegill and largemouth bass. Whether they are casting, spinning or flying fish, chances of getting a bite are good!

Onsite, travelers may look forward to historic sightseeing. For the history buff, there's plenty of other historic sites, a number of green spaces of nature walks and scenic viewing and of course, visitors may expect great local eateries and bars to enjoy. Whether it's for a night or two, we hope to see you soon!

Last Updated: 09/04/2026

Rates

RV Sites

The Rusk Campground features 71 camping sites with full hook-ups, group or tent sites. Each with water and elec. picnic tables grills, fire rings, restrooms and showers. Sites are just a short drive from local attractions such as the Carnegie Library, Museum for East Texas Culture, Howard House museum and the Veteran's Memorial Park. There's also the Davey Dogwood Park for hiking and scenic viewing, the Curious Specialty/Science Museums, Texas State Railroad State Park, Northside Historic District and the Historic Old Town. For the history buff, there's plenty of other historic sites, and there's also a number of green spaces of nature walks and scenic viewing.

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
Full Hook-up	$39.00	$273.00		Choose Your Site
Group Spot	$29.00	$203.00		Choose Your Site

Tent Sites

Tent sites are primitive and just a short drive from local attractions like the Carnegie Library, Museum for East Texas Culture, Howard House museum and the Veteran's Memorial Park. There's also the Davey Dogwood Park for hiking and scenic viewing, the Curious Specialty/Science Museums, Texas State Railroad State Park, Northside Historic District and the Historic Old Town. For the history buff, there's plenty of other historic sites, and there's also a number of green spaces of nature walks and scenic viewing.

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
Tent	$25.00	$175.00		Choose Your Site

The ClubHouse

The ClubHouse is a dining hall that has large screen in windows, a full kitchen, and seating for approximately 75 people. Great for reunions, birthday parties, and other gatherings such as wedding receptions.

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
The ClubHouse	$129.00	$903.00		Choose Your Site

Lakeside Pavilion

Pavilion is lakeside and has a large firepit in the center. Accommodates approximately 75 people

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
Lakeside Pavilion	$90.00	$630.00		Choose Your Site

Church

This quaint Church is the oldest Catholic church in Cherokee county. This historic chapel seats around 50 people and is ideal for a small wedding.

Options	Starting Daily	Starting Weekly	Starting Monthly
The Church	$250.00	$1,750.00		Choose Your Site

Rules

Report an Issue

Please contact Robert Rainer at 903-721-7462 to report issues/problems with you campground site after 4:00pm

Use of Campground

Check with the attendant in the campground office for use of this historic park and/or campground.

Railroad Tracks

Walking on or beside railroad tracks is illegal. Please stay clear of the railroad tracks at all times.

Operation of a Vehicle

The operation of a vehicle is restricted to roads, driveways and designated parking areas. Please do not park on grass without prior management permission. Operators must have a valid driver's license.

Firearms

We are a no hunting facility and firearms must remain unloaded and inside a vehicle.

Off Road Vehicles

No use of off-road vehicles, including ATV's, dirt bikes or golf carts, is permitted on railroad property.

Quiet Time

Shhhhh!! We ask that the campground remain a quiet domain between the hours of 10p.m. and 6a.m.

Alcoholic Beverages

As per Texas State Law, drinking alcoholic beverages in public places is outlawed and all of those imbibing must be 21 years or older. Please check with management for designated consumption areas as outlined by state law.

Pet Restrictions

Please secure all pets on a leash not exceeding 6' in length. Please be careful of weather changes and heat indexes when confining a pet in a vehicle for an extended period of time. No one likes a "barker"