Village Creek State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

09/07/2026

The Hardin County burn ban has been lifted. Outdoor fires are once again allowed at Village Creek State Park, but please continue to follow safety precautions when burning.

09/06/2026

** PARK ALERT **

Due to flooding and damage on the trails, Village Creek State Park will be closed for day use until further notice. Overnight camping at the electric sites only will be open starting Monday, September 7th. Please note that the trails will still be closed to visitors.

Follow us on Facebook for updates, or call the headquarters during operating hours.

09/06/2026

Photos of the park from Friday and today. The water level is slowly going down but much of the park is still flooded. Please check our page or the TPWD website for updates. You can also call the front office if you have any questions.

09/05/2026

**Park Alert**

Due to ongoing flooding, Village Creek State Park will remain closed until further notice. Tentative reopening on Monday, 9/7. We appreciate your patience while we assess damages.

09/03/2026

Village Creek State Park will remain closed for Thursday, September 3rd. Village Creek is expected to hit major flood level at around midnight tonight, which can create hazardous conditions. We will assess conditions and reevaluate for Friday. Follow us on Facebook for updates.

09/02/2026

Village Creek State Park is closed today due to life-threatening flood potential. Please follow our page or the TPWD website for updates.

🚨 FLASH FLOOD WARNING – LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING OCCURRING 🚨

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Hardin County, Central Jasper County, and Tyler County until 12:30 PM CDT today, Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

⚠️ FLASH FLOODING IS ALREADY OCCURRING.

Reports of flooding have been received from Hardin and Tyler Counties. Between 5 and 20 inches of rain have fallen in portions of the warned area. Additional rainfall of 1 to 5 inches is possible, with rainfall rates of 1 to 4 inches per hour.

🔴 HAZARD: Life-threatening flash flooding from thunderstorms.

📡 SOURCE: Radar indicated, with reports of flooding received.

⚠️ IMPACTS: Life-threatening flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, low-lying areas, and other locations with poor drainage.

Communities within the warning include Lumberton, Silsbee, Woodville, Kountze, Sour Lake, Colmesneil, Chester, Wildwood, Warren, Fred, Thicket, Saratoga, Town Bluff, Village Mills, Honey Island, Caney Head, Spurger, Votaw, and Batson.

🚧 DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS. Water covering a roadway may be deeper or moving faster than it appears, and the roadway underneath may be damaged or washed out.

TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!

Please remain weather aware, avoid unnecessary travel in flooded areas, and never drive around barricades or enter areas where water is covering the roadway.

Continue to monitor official information from the Hardin County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service for additional warnings and updates.

Stay Alert. Stay Safe. Stay Informed.

08/30/2026

Due to low water levels in Village Creek, we will be suspending our paddling rentals until conditions improve. Visitors may still bring their own kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. Please follow us on Facebook or call us during operating hours for updates.

08/27/2026

Black and Yellow Garden Spider

08/26/2026

Due to ongoing dry conditions, a burn ban has been put into place for Hardin County. Park visitors may cook with propane, but wood fire, charcoal, and open grills are not permitted until further notice.

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08/25/2026

As extreme fire weather persists, please take every precaution to prevent wildfires.

Avoid driving over tall grass with motor vehicles and ATVs
Ensure that nothing is dragging behind trailers and trucks
Ensure that extinguishers are present and in good condition
Always check for burn bans when burning outdoors