Directions and Factoids
Directions: The Wallisville Lake Project is located off of Interstate 10 east of Houston off exit 807.
After taking the exit, follow on the feeder road to the Trinity River Island Recreation Area
sign. Take a right (south) through the gate onto the road and dirve approximately 2 miles
to the recreation area and project office.
Factoid: The Wallisville Lake Project is a salt water barrier project located on the trinity River
in both Chambers and Liberty counties. It's pristine natural environment consists of
bottomland forests, grasslands, streams, marshes, swamps. Natural habitats abide for a
wide variety of of fish and aquatic animals as well as shore birds, waterfowl, songbirds,
and raptors, and of course the alligators. Likewise, the project provides parks and
recreational area, a Visitor Center, picnicking, hiking, birding, pprimitive camping,
fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and many other activities for the public.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
Cedar Hill Park
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Hugo Point Park
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J. J. Mayes Wildlife Trace
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Mouth of The Trinity River Waterbird Rookery
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Trinity River Island Recreation Area
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Trinity River Island Visitor Center
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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