Tarkington Trail Camp campground
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Tarkington Trail Camp
Tarkington Trail Camp is a campground in Texas tracked by Snoflo. This page combines live weather, USGS streamflow, NRCS snowpack readings, and amenity data with nearby parks, lakes, and boat launches so you can plan a trip from a single screen.
Use the forecast meteograms to pick a weather window, the amenities card to confirm reservations and facilities, and the Nearby section to extend a single night into a longer trip. For push alerts when conditions change, save this campground as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app.
What's on-site at Tarkington Trail Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Tarkington Trail Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Double Lake Tail Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lone Star Trail Primitive Camp Site Number 1 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Double Lake Recreation Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Double Lake | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Tarkington Trail Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Fk San Jacinto Rv Nr Cleveland | 37 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv Nr Goodrich | 3,210 cfs | → |
| Trinity Rv At Romayor | 2,710 cfs | → |
| Peach Ck At Splendora | 26 cfs | → |
| Long King Ck At Livingston | 1,190 cfs | → |
| Caney Ck Nr Splendora | 40 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Lake Livingston State Park
- Sam Houston National Forest
- Montgomery County Fair Association
- Woodway Forest
- Peach Creek Forest
- Caney Creek Park
Boat launches
- Lookout Point
- Barn Hill Road, Shepherd
- Lake Livingston Dam Tailwaters (West)
- Lake Livingston Dam Tailwaters (East)
- Wolf Creek Park
- Livingston Trail Polk County
Points of interest
- Livingston Museum
- Performance Stage
- Nature Center
- Discovery Junction
- Koo Koo Kanoes
- Axe Throwing/Archery
Paddle runs
- Farm To Market Road 1375 To East Fork Of San Jacinto River
- Preserve Boundary In The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Trinity River
- Preserve Boundary Of The Big Sandy Unit To Confluence With Village Creek
- Preserve Boundary In The Lance Rosier Unit To Confluence With Pine Island Bayou
- Confluence With Big Sandy Creek To Confluence With The Neches River
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Tarkington Trail Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Tarkington Trail Camp
Can I make reservations at Tarkington Trail Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Tarkington Trail Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Tarkington Trail Camp.