Campground at Rusk

The Texas State Railroad Campground is located in the beautiful East Texas town of Rusk and is a great spot for a fun southern escape! We offer campsites with water only, water and electricity, or full hookups with 50-amp service and sewer. The Grounds offer picnic tables, grills, fire rings, laundry facility and WiFi! There are separate showers and restrooms on-site, a water splash pad, nature trails and a campground office complete with sundries and firewood for purchase. The 15-acre Cherokee Lake is where fishermen find various fish, including crappie, catfish, striped bass, sauger, walleye, smallmouth bass, bluegill and largemouth bass. Whether they are casting, spinning or flying fish, chances of getting a bite are good!

Onsite, travelers may look forward to historical sightseeing. For the history buff, there are plenty of other historic sites, several green spaces for nature walks and scenic viewing, and of course, visitors may expect great local eateries and bars to enjoy. We hope to see you soon, whether for a night or two!

The Rusk Campground features 71 camping sites with full hook-ups, group or tent sites. Each with water and elec. Picnic tables, grills, fire rings, restrooms and showers. Sites are just a short drive from local attractions such as the Carnegie Library, Museum for East Texas Culture, Howard House Museum, and the Veteran’s Memorial Park. There’s also the Davey Dogwood Park for hiking and scenic viewing, the Curious Specialty/Science Museums, Texas State Railroad State Park, Northside Historic District and the Historic Old Town. For the history buff, there are plenty of other historic sites and several green spaces for nature walks and scenic viewing.



Options

Full Hook-Up  |  $39
Group Spot      |  $29

Tent sites are primitive and just a short drive from local attractions like the Carnegie Library, Museum for East Texas Culture, Howard House museum and the Veteran’s Memorial Park. There’s also the Davey Dogwood Park for hiking and scenic viewing, the Curious Specialty/Science Museums, Texas State Railroad State Park, Northside Historic District and the Historic Old Town. For the history buff, there’s plenty of other historic sites, and there’s also a number of green spaces of nature walks and scenic viewing.


Options

Tent  |  $25

Click the button below to book online or call 855-632-7729 to make a reservation.  Or fill out the form below to find out more information.

Service Suspension Notice – June 12-14 and June 20-21, 2025

Due to inclement weather and for the safety of our guests and crew, all Texas State Railroad train excursions scheduled for Thursday, June 12, Friday, June 13, Saturday, June 14, Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, 2025 have been cancelled.

What this means for you:

  • All tickets for excursions on these dates are eligible for a full refund or rescheduling, per our standard cancellation and refund policy
  • Our Reservations Team is available to assist you with rebooking at 1‑855‑632‑7729 or via email at tsrrinfo@jag‑transport.com.
    Please note we are experiencing high-call volume, so please leave a message and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
     
  • We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding—guest safety is our top priority.


Please monitor our website and social media channels for updates on resumed operations. We look forward to welcoming you aboard soon, under better skies!

Stay safe, and thank you for your continued support.

The Texas State Railroad Team