Paddling Adventures with Kids in Texas
We pulled these 27 paddling trips out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in Texas. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.
27 adventures found
Inks Lake State Park
Burnet, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed lake swimming and cliff jumping at Devil's Waterhole. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. …
Inks Lake State Park Camping and Cabins
Burnet, TX
CampingWaterfront campsites and small cabins on a constant-level lake with pink granite shoreline and the …
White Rock Lake
Dallas, TX
Biking9.4-mile paved biking loop around a scenic Dallas lake. Free. Works from toddler age. About two …
Little Elm Beach
Little Elm, TX
SwimmingSandy lake beach on Lewisville Lake with roped swim area and free life jacket loans. Free. Best from …
River Legacy Parks
Arlington, TX
Hiking1,300-acre park with paved trails and mountain biking along the Trinity River. Free. Works from …
Lady Bird Lake
Austin, TX
KayakingKayaking and paddleboarding on calm water through downtown Austin. Paid entry. Best from about age …
Blanco State Park
Blanco, TX
SwimmingSmall-town river swimming and tubing perfect for young children. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …
Reveille Peak Ranch
Burnet, TX
Rock-ClimbingGranite bouldering and mountain biking near Burnet. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. Easily a full …
Cedar Hill State Park
Cedar Hill, TX
HikingFamily-friendly state park on Joe Pool Lake just 20 minutes from Dallas - swimming, hiking, camping, …
Cleburne State Park
Cleburne, TX
CampingNo-wake lake for safe paddling and swimming near Fort Worth. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Daingerfield State Park
Daingerfield, TX
CampingStunning fall foliage and family lake swimming at a hidden East Texas gem - camping, fishing, …
Purtis Creek State Park
Eustace, TX
FishingStocked catch-and-release lake where kids always catch fish. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Galveston Island State Park
Galveston, TX
CampingBeach camping and bay-side kayaking at Galveston Island State Park - coastal wetlands, birding …
Buffalo Bayou Park
Houston, TX
BikingPaved bayou trails with destination playground and bat colony viewing. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Humble, TX
NatureBoardwalk trails through cypress swamp with free guided canoe trips. Free. Works from toddler age. …
Huntsville State Park
Huntsville, TX
CampingPine forest camping with lake paddling and a sandy swim area. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
South Llano River State Park
Junction, TX
CampingCrystal-clear spring-fed river for family swimming and tubing near Junction TX - camping under pecan …
Caddo Lake State Park
Karnack, TX
KayakingKayaking through a moss-draped cypress swamp on Texas' only natural lake. Paid entry. Best from …
Big Thicket National Preserve
Kountze, TX
HikingUNESCO Biosphere Reserve with nine converging ecosystems. Free. Best from about age 4. A half-day …
Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area
Lewisville, TX
Nature2,000 acres of prairies and wetlands with guided nature programs. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. …
Village Creek State Park
Lumberton, TX
KayakingTannin-clear creek paddling through Big Thicket sandbars. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. A …
Lake Pflugerville Park
Pflugerville, TX
SwimmingFree lake beach with swim area and 3-mile paved loop. Free. Works from toddler age. A half-day trip. …
Oak Point Park & Nature Preserve
Plano, TX
Hiking800-acre park with boardwalks and kayaking in Plano. Free. Works from toddler age. A half-day trip. …
Mustang Island State Park
Port Aransas, TX
CampingBeachfront camping and bay kayak trail with dolphin sightings. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …
Sea Rim State Park
Sabine Pass, TX
KayakingGulf beach meets freshwater marsh with paddling trails and boardwalks. Paid entry. Best from about …
Martin Creek Lake State Park
Tatum, TX
FishingYear-round warm-water fishing with unique island campsites in East Texas - a hidden gem for family …
Tyler State Park
Tyler, TX
SwimmingSpring-fed lake swimming with a sandy beach, paddleboat rentals, and 13 miles of piney-woods trails …