DayTripper

Greg,

October through November, even early December, is really a good time to camp in East Texas. With a few exceptions -- Lost Maples State Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park -- the best fall color in Texas can be found in the northeast part of the state. Some of the best state parks to view this color are Daingerfield, Bob Sandlin, Tyler, Atlanta, and Martin Creek. You can see patches of color at other parks in the area, too, but these are my favorites. All of these have a lake (some large, some small), and most provide plenty of firewood at a reasonable cost (regulations state no gathering of firewood in state parks, though lots of folks do).

Tyler SP has some really good bike trails. All have hiking trails, though most are rather short. Reservations are necessary as many folks like to camp in the fall here. Weather is truly ideal for the most part; an occassional "blue norther" may blow through, but heck, that makes that fire even better! Weekends can be noisy with families, but during the week you will find some very peaceful settings.

I hope you enjoy your time here.

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DayTripper