Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham Unit, P.O. Box 2, Calliham, TX 78007; (361) 786-3868; Choke Canyon State Park, Choke Canyon South Shore, P.O. Box 1548, Three Rivers, TX 78771, (512) 786-3538; and Daughtrey Wildlife Management Area, P.O. Box 388, George West, TX 78022; (512) 358-2124. Nearest highway, State 72. Nearest city, Three Rivers. When full, the lake provides approximately 26,000 acres of water surface. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps and camping facilities. Fishing year-round. Available species include black and white bass, striper, crappie, and several species of catfish.
Choke Canyon Reservoir | ||
Nueces River | ||
Cooperator (managing entity) |
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
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4200 Smith School Road | ||
Austin TX 78744 | ||
Land Area (acres) | Total | 9127 |
Developed Public Use | 490 | |
Undeveloped | 8637 | |
Water Surface (acres) | Total | 25733 |
Available for Recreation | 25733 | |
Shoreline (miles) | Total | 135 |
Available for Recreation | 135 | |
Fees | Area Entrance | yes |
Campgrounds | yes | |
Picnic Areas | yes | |
Boat Launch Facilities | yes | |
Parking | yes | |
Other | no | |
Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 5 |
Campsites | 135 | |
Tent Only Campsites | 60 | |
RV Hookups | yes | |
Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
Camp Shower Facilities | yes | |
Picnic Areas | 9 | |
Picnic Tables | 150 | |
Picnic Shelters | 20 | |
Swimming Beaches | 2 | |
Swim Shower Facilities | yes | |
Boat Launch Ramps | 8 | |
Boat Launch Lanes | 22 | |
Mooring Buoys | 0 | |
Slip Mooring Spaces | 0 | |
Concessions | 1 | |
Potable Water | Campgrounds | 21 |
Picnic Areas | 29 | |
Other Locations | 0 | |
Toilets | Campgrounds | 4 |
Picnic Areas | 4 | |
Other Locations | 1 | |
Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 2 |
Boat | 0 |
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