Tyler State Park, Texas, February 2026
Most of the campsites at Tyler State Park are pull through. The catch is that they are short, have large boulders along driveway, trees in the way, or sharp turns that can make maneuvering into the site difficult.
John and I walked through the campground and determined which sites might work in case we come back this way again. Especially since the park is < 5 miles from the interstate and close to a city with most of the shopping that we need. Starlink access will be limited or non-existent, but the T-mobile hotspot has reasonable reception. We did use 40+ GB in the week, but we are not sure how.
Currently, we are in site 331. 331 is not on the list for future acceptable sites :-). The sites are described below in (approximate) order of how desirable they are. Big Pine loop site 316 and 318 might slightly beat Lake View loop site 217 on convenience at a cost of scenic view. The length of stay might tip the balance.
The sites with the best view are Lake View loop site 216 and 217. Both appear long enough to park the truck and car and fairly level. Lake View loop site 217 might be more of a pain to navigate than some of the Big Pine loop sites, but the view might be worth it. They will have no Starlink access.
Lake View loop site 216 has a great view of the lake. You can view the camp store and dock. It has a large open area out to the lake. 216 has two trees at the end, but the site is shallower and trees are more spread out. It looks easier to navigate than 217.
Lake View loop site 217 has a great view of the lake. You can view the camp store and dock. It has a large open area out to the lake, but site 217 has a “V” shape and two trees close together at the end. The site may require pulling in and backing out, which is more difficult than pull-through or back-in.
Big Pine loop 318, 316, and 314 are fairly similar. They are longer, shallower, and more level than a lot of the sites. The camper will be facing up hill, which makes the RV more stable. They will likely be easier to maneuver by backing into the site instead of pulling through. They appear to have room for both cars and the RV.
Big Pine loop site 318 might allow pulling through, and it should have partial Starlink access. It has some view of the lake through the trees, and it is near the Lake Loop trailhead.
Big Pine loop site 316 might allow pulling through, and it has some view of the lake through the trees.
Big Pine loop site 314 probably requires backing in. It might require being at angle, such as the travel trailer pictured. The site appears to be the shortest of these three, and it might just barely fit the two vehicles and RV.
The big advantage of Big Pine loop site 305 is the distinct lack of boulders. The site is not quite as long as some of the others, but maneuvering should be easier. The main downfall is that the tree on the right might not be adequately pruned.
Big Pine loop sites 334, 332, and 330 should work. They appear more level than 331, but not as level as 314, 316, or 318. They are facing uphill, so the RV will be more stable. The sites appear barely long enough, so positioning the RV for utilities may not be ideal. Significant Starlink access is unlikely. Site 330 also has a (possibly) dead branch that might damage a vehicle.
Big Pine loop site 334 is fairly open, but the rocks might make maneuvering more difficult.
Big Pine loop site 332 is fairly open, but the rocks might make maneuvering more difficult.
Big Pine loop site 330 is fairly open, but the rocks might make maneuvering more difficult. There is a branch at the end that might be dead and hangs over the vehicles.
Big Pine loop site 315 would be good for an overnight stay. You can pull straight in, but you might need to back out. It is the first site on the corner in Big Pine loop. Most likely, the car would have to park the at the bathhouse.
