About the State Park
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Choke Canyon State Park is comprised of two units, Calliham and South Shore, surrounding 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir. Camping, hiking, boating, fishing, picnicking, birding, and wildlife observation are popular throughout the 1,100-acre Calliham Unit of the park. Approximately 2.5 miles of hiking trails are available, including a .5 mile Bird Trail.
Numerous developed (RV) campsites, water-only campsites and screened shelters are available. The unit also features two boat ramps, tennis and basketball courts, baseball diamond, gymnasium, group dining hall, playground, and a seasonal swimming pool (open daily from Memorial Day through August.)
Established as a water supply for Corpus Christi, the reservoir is now home to roughly 200 bird species and abundant wildlife, such as white-tail deer, javelina (collared peccary), wild turkey, greater roadrunner, and golden-fronted woodpecker. American alligators are occasionally observed in the Calliham Unit’s 90-acre lake, adjacent to the tent camping area.
Hours
Open 7 days a week year-round from 6 AM to 10 PM for day use activities.
The park often reaches capacity. Reservations are highly recommended for both camping and day use. To guarantee entrance reserve passes online, or by calling TPWD’s customer service center, before you visit.
Fees
Adult: $5 Daily
Child 12 Years and Under: Free
Reservations
Events
Check the Wild Texas Events Calendar for activities scheduled at the park.
Calliham, Texas
Official Contact Information
The State Park is managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
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Choke Canyon State Park 358 Recreation Rd. 8 Calliham, TX 78007 Park Telephone: (361)786-3868 |
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