Choke Canyon State Park
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Enjoy beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and the hours in-between. -
Bring the family and try a new sport - fishing! -
The wildlife is plentiful here - keep your eyes open and camera ready. -
Set up camp by the lake and enjoy the stars and night sounds. -
Fish for largemouth bass and catfish from your boat or shore. -
Look for both resident birds and visitors, as migrating birds stop here to rest and refuel for their journey. -
Visit for the day...and bring a picnic.
South Texas Retreat
Watch the sun rise over the lake while birds sing in the brush. Spend the day casting for your next big fish story. Come see us on the shore of Choke Canyon Reservoir, between San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
Things to Do
We offer first class fishing and birding, as well as swimming, camping, geocaching, hiking and places to play basketball, tennis and soccer. You’ll see lots of wildlife here, too. Visit for the day or stay for the weekend!
Rent one of our group sites for your next gathering. These include picnic pavilions, a gymnasium, group halls and youth camp.
The park has two units:
- Calliham is a full-service park, with campsites and other amenities.
- South Shore is for day use only (6 a.m. – 10 p.m.), with boating, fishing and birding.
Stay safe when you visit the park:
Fishing & Boating
Reel in largemouth bass and catfish from your boat or our shore! You do not need a fishing license to fish from shore in a state park.
Both units have boat ramps. Near the boat ramps, Calliham has fish cleaning shelters, a rock jetty and a bait shop.
Learn more about the 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir.
Camping
Stay overnight at a campsite with water and electricity, walk-in tent site, or cabins. Sponsored youth groups can rent our group camp.
Birding
The park is a stopover for migrating birds. Look for everything from water birds to songbirds along the park’s Birding Trail. Learn more on the Birding section of our Nature page.
Get involved!
Support state parks by donating to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation.
Ranger Programs
We offer nature and history programs. Check the Events page for the schedule.
Contact the park for special tours.
Kids
Become a Junior Ranger!
- Borrow an Explorer Pack, loaded with tools for exploring the park.
- Pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Journal at headquarters. Complete tasks to earn a badge.
Area Attractions
Explore the James E. Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area. The 5,341-acre recreational area surrounds the Choke Canyon Reservoir. Check its website for open dates.
Visit the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce website to learn more about this area.
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