State Parks | Gates Ranch

Lake Somerville State Park and Trailway attracts hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians with more than 20 miles of trails. Water lovers can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating and skiing on Lake Somerville.
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is the “Birthplace of Texas”—the town where Texas declared its independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836. The expansive park grounds along the Brazos River create a beautiful setting for picnicking, sightseeing and bird-watching.