Lake Somerville Nails Creek State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

09/15/2026

09/12/2026

Good morning! 🌞

Catch us at REI - College Station today from 11am-3pm to celebrate National Public Lands Day! 🏞️ Come on out for the freebies, shop around your local REI, and stop by all the booths to learn more about the awesome work going on in our community! 🌿💫

09/09/2026

Join us for Storytime with a Ranger at Nails Creek State Park! 📚🦉

Bring the kids, grab a comfy seat, and enjoy an afternoon of nature-inspired tales this Saturday from 1:30-2:30PM. It’s the perfect mid-day adventure for families, young explorers and anyone who loves a good story in the great outdoors. We can’t wait to see you there! 📖🌱

09/04/2026

BURN BAN IN EFFECT🔥🚫

Charcoal fires and gas are allowed for COOKING ONLY. Wood fires are NOT permitted. All fires MUST be attended AT ALL TIMES.

Questions? Nails Creek HQ: (979) 289-2392. To report a wildfire, dial 911.

Let's stay fire safe this Labor Day weekend! 🦅

09/03/2026

Introduce your little explorers to the wonders of nature at Tiny Trailblazers! 🌱

On these short, 0.5-mile hikes, we will practice making observations in nature and learn how to be good stewards of our environment. 🥾

Tiny Trailblazer Thursdays this month:
🌳September 10 from 9-10am at Nails Creek Overlook Trail
🪶 September 17 from 8:30-9:30 at Birch Creek Honeybee Hill
🌳September 24 from 9-10am at Nails Creek Overlook Trail

See you there! 🤠

09/01/2026

Happy September! 🍂

This morning at Rocky Point, killdeer and pectoral sandpipers were splashing in the sunrise. 🌅 Around this time of year things tend to get busy and time rushes by, but mornings like this remind us to slow down, take a deep breath, and appreciate what’s right in front of us. ☺️💫

Take a moment for yourself today! Step outside, look around, and let nature give you a little reset. 🌿

🎥: Lauren Kubica

08/29/2026

Autumn is drifting in and Lake Somerville State Park is calling! 🍁🍂🍄

From guided hikes, kid-friendly adventures, sunset moments, and a breathtaking Harvest Moon, Nails Creek is packed with programs for everyone this September! 🌾🦉✨

08/26/2026

Gatekeeping this view should be illegal 🤫

That’s why we’ve teamed up with Visit Lake Somerville to bring you all the tips and tricks for your next trip to Lake Somerville State Park. From the trails to the water and all the wildlife in between, we have way too much to offer to keep it a secret! 🤩

Follow Visit Lake Somerville for the inside scoop on some of our hidden gems! 🏕️✨

08/21/2026

Basic human needs:

1. Water 💧
2. Oxygen 💨
3. Lake Somerville State Park 🌱🤎

08/19/2026

New season Hunting + Fishing licenses go on sale TODAY! 🎣 🦌
Order online or find a nearby retailer at tpwd.texas.gov.

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100% of license sales support Texas’ wild things and wild places. Thank you! 🙏