Martin Dies Jr. State Park

Martin Dies Jr. State Park
Morning mist on Steinhagen Reservoir, Martin Dies Jr. State Park, Texas
Map showing the location of Martin Dies Jr. State Park
Map showing the location of Martin Dies Jr. State Park
Map showing the location of Martin Dies Jr. State Park
Map showing the location of Martin Dies Jr. State Park
LocationJasper County, Texas; Tyler County, Texas
Nearest cityJasper, Texas
Coordinates30°51′08″N 94°10′15″W / 30.85222°N 94.17083°W / 30.85222; -94.17083
Area705 acres (285 ha)
Created1965
Named forMartin Dies, Jr.
Visitors87,766 (in 2022)[1]
OperatorTexas Parks and Wildlife Department

Martin Dies Jr. State Park is a 705-acre state park located along U.S. Route 190 on the banks of the Steinhagen Reservoir in Jasper and Tyler counties in Texas. The park is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The park consists of three units; Hen House Ridge Unit, Walnut Ridge Unit and Cherokee Unit. Cherokee Unit is a day use area only, whereas the other two units allow camping.

  1. ^ Christopher Adams. "What is the most visited state park in Texas? Here's the top 10 countdown". KXAN.com. Retrieved November 21, 2023.