Choke Canyon State Park

Things to Do

Choke Canyon State Park, consisting of two units, South Shore and Calliham, is located on 26,000-acre Choke Canyon Reservoir, a water supply for Corpus Christi.

The South Shore Unit is a day-use only park (6 a.m.-10 p.m.) and offers boating, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and birding. The Calliham Unit offers camping, picnicking, boating, hiking, wildlife viewing, birding, fishing, lake beach and softball and volleyball areas. Seasonal guided bird walks are conducted on scheduled days.

• Detailed fishing and lake information for Choke Canyon Reservoir
• Swimming Safety Tips
• Alligators live in the park; read our alligator safety tips. 
  

Ranger Programs

The park offers a variety of educational opportunities. Check the calendar for upcoming events or contact the park for special tours.

Area Attractions

Nearby points of interest include Lake Corpus Christi State Park, 45 miles southeast near Mathis; Goliad State Park & Mission Espíritu Santo State Historic Site, 64 miles east in Goliad; and Fannin Battleground.

For more information on this area, go to the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce website.