State Park · Texas, United States
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park is a state park in Texas, United States, covering 730 acres (295 ha), established in 1965.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Jasper, Tyler, Texas, United States |
| Area | 730 acres (295 ha) |
| Established | 1965 |
| Managed by | Texas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Martin Dies, Jr. State Park
Martin Dies Jr. State Park is a 705 acres (285 ha) 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Martin Dies, Jr. State Park?
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park is in Texas, United States.
When was Martin Dies, Jr. State Park established?
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park was established in 1965, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Martin Dies, Jr. State Park?
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park covers 730 acres (295 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Texas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Texas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Dies,_Jr._State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/martin-dies-jr — Official park page.