The 15 Best State Parks in Texas for Camping, Stargazing & Everything in Between By letters@purewow.com (Lindsay Cohn) of PureWow | 1. LAKE LIVINGSTON STATE PARK Best for: Families with kids, hikers, cyclists, kayakers, fans of fishing, campers 300 State Park Road 65, Livingston, Texas 77351 A lakeside retreat in the southern portion of the Piney Woods region, Lake Livingston State Park lures families with the promise of fresh air, waterfront activities and tech-free time. Treasured memories are made while hiking, perch fishing and pitching a tent. Mountain biking and kayaking will make even the most social-media-obsessed teens put down their phones. When to go: The weather in the summer and early fall is perfect for enjoying all the waterfront fun at Lake Livingston State Park.