![]() Welcome to Crockett, Texas ... Paradise in the Pines |
The City of Crockett is located near the center of Houston County in Deep East Texas. It is about 120 miles north of Houston, on U.S. Highway 287, and Texas Highways 7, 19 and 21. It is named after frontiersman Davy Crockett.
Incorporated in 1837, the population of Crockett in 2020 is 6,332 residents. Elevation is 364 feet above sea level.
Nearby communities include Huntsville, Madisonville, Alto, Lufkin, Buffalo, Palestine and Groveton.
For more information we recommend contacting the City of Crockett and the Crockett Chamber of Commerce.
Historical Marker in Crockett, Texas ... Founded 1837, named for David Crockett who had visited here on way to the Alamo in 1836 |
The City Hall in Crockett, Texas ... 200 North 5th Street |
Crockett is located in Houston County, which is nestled deep in the heart of the Davy Crockett National Forest which contains 160,000 acres of woodlands, streams, recreational areas, and wildlife habitat. Houston County offers its residents and visitors a variety of festivals with family friendly activities, outdoor recreation including fishing, boating and hunting, several entertainment venues, and numerous historical homes and sites.
The Piney Woods Fine Arts Association presents a number of popular events and concerts at the Crockett Civic Center, at 1163 Edmiston Drive.
One of Crockett's largest and most exciting event is the Annual Christmas in Crockett Arts and Crafts Festival which is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Other popular area attractions include:
The Civic Center in Crockett, Texas |
Salmon Lake Park & ResortSalmon Lake is a 2-acre spring-fed swimming lake surrounded by a 100 acre campground with plenty of space to explore and make new memories with friends and family. The facility is family owned and operated and located several miles north of Crockett. It offers a RV park & cabins, meeting halls & Pavilions and an event and retreat center and a variety of annual events. The Park is home to two of the largest Bluegrass festivals in Texas. Salmon Lake Park is located just west of town at 1247 Salmon Lake Road, Grapeland, Texas, 75844. Phone 936.687.2594. For more information, visit ... Website of Salmon Lake Park and Salmon Lake Park on Facebook
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Mission Tejas State ParkMission Tejas State Park is located midway between Dallas and Houston, at the north end of the Davy Crockett National Forest. The park features fishing, camping, and 8.5 miles of hiking trails through tall pines and past historic places such as the El Camino Real. The park is located at 19343 State Highway 21 East in Grapeland TX 75844 |
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While visiting the Crockett area, you may want to take other interesting day trips in several directions: