Crockett Texas
Crockett may not be a destination that’s on your bucket list but this small East Texas town has a lot to offer. I have to admit, we scheduled this stop simply because it was conveniently on the way to our next destination and didn’t have high expectations. We were pleasantly surprised.
Located in the piney woods of East Texas, Crockett is named after David Crockett who had camped nearby on his way to the Alamo. Speaking of camping, read my blog on Crockett Family Resort, where we stayed during our visit. Anyway, one of the big draws to this area is the Davy Crockett National Forest which contains more than 160,000 acres of woodlands, streams, recreation areas, and wildlife habitat. We spent a day hiking and exploring at Mission Tejas State Park on the northern edge of the National Forest. The park is beautiful and typical of East Texas with some soft rolling hills and thick forests. Hiking through the park was fun for both of us and the 4 legged members of the family. We even hiked a segment of the historic El Camino Real de los Tejas, a thoroughfare from the 18th-century Spanish colonial era instrumental in the settlement, development, and history of Texas. The park also contains a commemorative replica of the first Spanish mission in Texas and one of the oldest surviving structures in Houston County.
The town of Crockett surprised as as well, big enough to have all your amenities, but still small enough to hold some local charm. There is no shortage of good local fare that will cause you to find a new notch in that belt. We recommend a stop at Keisha’s Cafe, Mimsy’s Craft Barbecue and Hilltop Kitchen.
While you’re in Crockett do some driving and explore more of East Texas. Palestine, Jacksonville and Nacogdoches are all nearby. The roads that connect these towns are some of my favorite to ride my motorcycle on.
Whether you call Texas home or if you’re your just passing through, consider a stop in Crockett, it exceeded our expectations and it might just yours as well.
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