Designated swimming area with a sandy beach on 210-acre Lake Raven in Huntsville State Park.
- Entry
- $7 daily for visitors aged 13 and over; free for children aged 12 and under.
- Swim hours
- Park: 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Swimming area: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Facilities
- Designated swimming area, sandy beach, boat ramp, fishing piers
- Dogs
- Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Managed by
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Getting there
The park is at 565 Park Road 40 West, about six miles south of Huntsville. From I-45, take exit 109 and follow Park Road 40 to the park entrance.
30.6217, -95.5378
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Swim only in the designated area.
- Keep pets on a leash.
- Do not swim outside the designated area.
- Do not swim without a lifeguard.
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Questions about Lake Raven swimming beach
Can you swim at Lake Raven swimming beach?
Yes. Public swimming is allowed in the designated Lake Raven swimming area from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; there is no lifeguard.
Does it cost anything to swim at Lake Raven swimming beach?
$7 daily for visitors aged 13 and over; free for children aged 12 and under.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Raven swimming beach?
Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
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