College Station, outdoors

Lick Creek Park

A 515-acre natural area on the south edge of College Station: unpaved trails through post-oak savannah and bottomland, wildflowers in spring, and a nature centre near the trailhead. The Barefoot University forest-school group meets here.

Getting in
Just show up.
Typical visit
about 1 hour 30 min
Cost
Free
Address
13600 Rock Prairie Road, College Station
Parking
Free trailhead lot on Rock Prairie Road. Trails are dirt — a stroller will struggle.
With little ones
Restrooms on site; a stroller will struggle.
Groups
Homeschool groups welcome.

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Checked 2026-09-06. Call ahead if it matters — hours and prices change.

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