Fort Boggy State Park

Fort Boggy State Park is a state park covering woodlands, rolling hills, meadows, and wetlands on roughly 1,847 acres. The terrain includes lakes and streams where visitors can hike and explore different natural habitats.

In 1840, settlers built a fort with two blockhouses and eleven dwellings at this location to protect themselves. This early settlement shaped the area's story and makes the park a place with deep historical roots.

The name comes from Boggy Creek, and the park today offers visitors a way to experience the story of early settlement through the landscape itself.

The park is open year-round with trails and fishing spots clearly marked and easy to navigate. Early morning or late afternoon visits work best when temperatures are mild and wildlife is more active.

The park is home to endangered Centerville brazos-mint, a rare plant found only here and in very few other places. This mint species grows among native grasses and makes the location an important refuge for this threatened species.

Location: Texas

Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/fort-boggy

GPS coordinates: 31.18890,-95.98330

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:02