Fort Boggy State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Fort Boggy State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife In early 1840, the John Byrns and Christopher C. Stanley families established the first settlement near Boggy Creek.

The settlers built Fort Boggy, a palisade fort, to protect them from frontier raids and food shortages.

Did you know that we have bats in our park!?🦇Pictured here is the Mexican free-tailed bat, the official state flying mam...
10/06/2026

Did you know that we have bats in our park!?🦇
Pictured here is the Mexican free-tailed bat, the official state flying mammal of Texas!

These bats eat crop-damaging insects, have tails that extend beyond their bodies, and can fly up to 60 miles per hour!
During warmer months, you may see them flying around near dusk in our park. Keep an eye out for what may look like a bird flying in an erratic pattern!

Texas has at least 12 bat-watching sites, and over 30 different species call our state home.
Click here to learn more🔗: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/bats/bat-watching-sites/

📷by Bruce D. Taubert/Minden Pictures /Bat Conservation International

10/01/2026

Take a pause in your day to observe a small moment from the park. 🧐What do you notice? What do you wonder? What does this remind you of?
We would love to read your reflections in the comments!

This next month, we will have opportunities for scientific exploration, nighttime photography, a fall celebration, and g...
09/28/2026

This next month, we will have opportunities for scientific exploration, nighttime photography, a fall celebration, and geocaching!
We always love to see you at the park and hope you can join us as the leaves change and the night sky appears earlier. 🎃🍂🦇

Boo at the Bog/Haunted Trail details & sign up: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZnSUQBVKy/

Happy ! This past year at Fort Boggy, we celebrated 256 memorable fishing moments and welcomed 37 participants through ...
09/26/2026

Happy ! This past year at Fort Boggy, we celebrated 256 memorable fishing moments and welcomed 37 participants through our Drawn Hunts and Hunter Education programs. 🦌🎣Thank you for supporting conservation, tradition, and outdoor sports!

Come on over with a fishing pole or borrow one with our Tackle Loaner Program. Sullivan Lake was recently stocked with channel catfish!

Curious about hunting in Texas? Click here for more info: https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/hunt/

Hello fall, we've been waiting for you! 🍂🍁⛅We got a little excited and wanted to celebrate now that it's official.As the...
09/22/2026

Hello fall, we've been waiting for you! 🍂🍁⛅
We got a little excited and wanted to celebrate now that it's official.
As the days get shorter and we (hopefully) get cooler weather, don't forget to come enjoy the changing seasons here at the park!
Join us for our Saturday programs or grab a Self-guided Bug Hike!
Sign-up for our fall event on October 24th🎃:
Boo at the Bog (12 & under): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/bv1gXXhY8Y
Haunted Trail (Teens & Adults): https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/s5E7EEzDBn

We have some new Hunter Ed graduates!🎉🦌 Everyone worked together, prioritized safety, and explored wildlife conservation...
09/19/2026

We have some new Hunter Ed graduates!🎉🦌 Everyone worked together, prioritized safety, and explored wildlife conservation. Endless thanks to the Friends of Fort Boggy and the amazing instructors for making the class a hit!

Stayed tuned for next year, where we will offer another 2 rounds of the Hunter Ed Classroom Course 👀

Bird house...frog house...same same, right? 🐸Fun fact: Gray tree frogs can change color based on their surroundings and ...
09/15/2026

Bird house...frog house...same same, right? 🐸
Fun fact: Gray tree frogs can change color based on their surroundings and the temperature.

We started off this sunny Saturday by celebrating and discovering the aquatic insects in our lake! It was a blast to s...
09/12/2026

We started off this sunny Saturday by celebrating and discovering the aquatic insects in our lake! It was a blast to see everyone exploring, sharing, and spending time at the park.

Sometimes the best moments out here happen when nature decides to show off a little bitEvery now and then, the breeze se...
09/09/2026

Sometimes the best moments out here happen when nature decides to show off a little bit
Every now and then, the breeze settles down, the water goes still, and the world above gets perfectly mirrored below. It’s like the park whispers, “Hold on… make sure to get my good side.”
If you catch it at just the right time, the reflection on the water looks so serene you’d swear the whole scene was a painting

Now that we’re at the end…. How many people have already noticed these pictures are flipped upside down?
If you look closely you can see some ripples in the water which is oriented to be where the sky usually is

Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine featured us in their August/September issue!🎉 The article is written from a photographer...
09/08/2026

Texas Parks & Wildlife Magazine featured us in their August/September issue!🎉 The article is written from a photographer's perspective and truly captures beautiful moments in our park! Click the link in the post to learn about some of the best locations for photos or where to take a quiet moment of reflection.

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4994 State Highway 75 S
Centerville, TX
75850

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

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+19033441116

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