William Goodrich Jones state forest

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Perfect place

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

The trails are closed even though it says it s open online. Got all 3 toddlers ready and packed up. Got them excited. Drove over here only to see TRAILS CLOSED on every entrance. I m extremely disappointed and now have to find a different trail that doesn t look boring.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Stopped in here on a business trip, land was well taken care of and there was even a free library on site. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Nice trails that are shaded with a catch and release lake.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 3

Not much of a forest. More like an area where the trees havent been cut down (yet) on the side of a highway. There are 2 parts, one on each side of said highway: Recreational area and the Nature trails area. The rec area is popular (read crowded). The nature trails area is smaller but quiet. Not a hiking area; just a nature walk with lots of educational placards and sitting/resting areas. Parking: Park at Texas A & M Forest Service sign for nature trails area.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Nice spot for taking your dog or walking to clear your mind. There is not a lot of foot traffic. There are no restrooms or water fountains, though.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Beautiful Place to visit. Was an awesome experience.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

A nice easy hike through the woods. If you want to get outdoors this would be a good place to do it. Parking: It was a Decent sized free parking lot. Fees: 0 fees Dog-friendliness: Dogs are welcomed

Date: 4 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Beautiful trees and nice trails. Most trails are a straight line and flat.There s picnic benches at the entrance.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

It is a place with a lot of nature, to relax and disconnect from the routine, fresh air

Date: 6 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Came here for a leisurely hike. It was a gorgeous day, yet not many people on the trails. There are multiple trails and I did see a woodpecker and a few squirrels.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great place to hike

Date: 7 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Parking: Its a small parking lot but there is more a block or 2 down the street. Recommended activities

Date: 8 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Parking: Limited parking that fills up fast. Then, street parking is on the shoulder of a fast 4-lane busy road. Fees: Free Toilets: None Dog-friendliness: Dog friendly, on leash, no trash recepticles so carry poop out, please.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Great trails and doggy friendly Dog-friendliness: Plenty dog walkers here Recommended activities Dog walking

Date: 8 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Awesome place for daily hikes.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

Good for trail , but I didn t see any wild animals. No public restrooms . No trash bin

Date: 9 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 3

Nice leisurely trails and a few small ponds with a creek. Quite place to take the family. Try to avoid weekend mornings though. It is way over populated and very ittle parking. Parking: Very limited parking that fills up early. Toilets: No restrooms

Date: 9 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Just out enjoying a beautiful fall day. Parking: Horse trail parking is available bit is a separate lot from the hikers parking. Dog-friendliness: Same three couples walking their doggies.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Such a peaceful place.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 2

Thats a no from me. Parking: It was good. And free. Fees: Free Toilets: Not. Go before you go. Dog-friendliness: Everybody had dogs there.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

If youre looking for some forest trails in the city, this is it. If youre looking for a real park experience go the extra 30 miles to Huntsville. I would definitely visit here if I lived close by to go for a run or walk a dog. The trails close to the parking lot have lots of doggie poo bags at the posts. So theres a lot of poo, but if you walk in further, it turns into a real trail experience where you dont see the neighboring apartments or hear the cars. We walked a mile in and were still only about 1/3 of the park, so it has potential for several miles of running or hiking.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Realy beautiful and pleasant super peaceful I would recommend this state park to any one.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Love it, has a beautiful lake view, you can fish, or feed the turtles with the kids. Great place for trail walking and breath fresh air.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Very beautiful natural property, the air is breathed purer as you enter further into the forest

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Two choices here. On one side you get more of a forest walk with a suspension bridge and other small bridges following a small creek. The other side is more open trails catered to horse riding. There is a small pond area that is very picturesque and may have some fish to catch at the right time of year. Definitely worth a trip to each entrance here.

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

So loved it all around only negative I can attest to is the mosquitos they are like jumanji mosquitos felt like I was getting a shot when one would bite me even with spray on they were about as big as a dime or a nickel the mosquitos so if u go and bring your kiddos pack mosquito spray Parking: Right in front Toilets: Dident see any Dog-friendliness: Plenty of people with dogs just have to stay leashed

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Enjoyed a couple hikes here with the dog today. Dog-friendliness: Dogs on leash welcome Recommended activities Hiking, Running, Cycling, Dog walking, Bird watching, Walking

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

I think the turtles have ate most of the fish

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Parking: Good amount of parking Toilets: Only portable restrooms are at the picnic area which is quite a walk down the trails, kinda rough when you have kids needing to go to the restrooms. Dog-friendliness: Dogs would love it here running by the ponds, trails.

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Parking: Clean and big natural park, you can see some turtles and snakes near the Lake. Ideal for being in nature.

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

An excellent place for hiking or long walks. The trails are nice and wide, and have an equestrian parking area for people to bring and ride their horses. Several small lakes and lots of birds

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Cool

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 3

It was too wet for us to walk the day we visited.

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

First time going, not so much as a nibble... Not even from the turtles! Maybe no fish?

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Love this park. Needs trash cans.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

I absolutely love the state park. The only reason I gave it four stars is because they have no garbage cans anywhere. Theres not a ton of trash on the trails butl if there were people could pick it up and throw it away. No restrooms, ton of trails with active nature and animals. Its beautifully placed

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Still love this place. The kids and dogs enjoy coming here. Dog-friendliness: All dogs are welcomed as long as they are leashed. Picnic area: They have several areas where you can enjoy a picnic.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Cool hiking area, lots of trails, well marked.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Quiet,clean,peaceful, just you and nature. A lot of wildlife, deer, rabbits, fox etc.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Loop trails that are great for families, strollers, couples, bikes, dogs and even horses. Highly recommended!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Good place to hike and picnic

Date: 2 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Great place for what it is. Easy wooded walks for families. We have been taking our kids here since before they could walk, and although they usually say they are tired before we get back to the car, they enjoy the walk seeing animal tracks and whatnot.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Cool State Forest that is easy to access and nearby north Houston or Woodlands. Nice ponds surrounded by cypress. The trails are extensive as well.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

My wife and I spend so much time wondering the trails here, plenty of cool gems tucked away too like a wooden speaking podium with wooden bleachers, and several ponds. They also have a horse (dis?)mounting station deeper into the forest, they really thought of everything.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

I love the wildlife out here!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Very clean when I visited. Lots of nice trails, friendly people and staff. The road noise is a little loud until you get in the tree line (obviously, very busy road) but the pond up front is still quite nice. The one down the trail even better.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Very nice woodsy Park with a couple of large ponds. My dog and I like coming here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Close outdoor space on 1488, good parking. Quick trails.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Love for cycling!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Great place for kids to enjoy also adults.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Great experience and beautiful trees

Date: 2 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Beautiful park, nice trails. Just needs some sort of bathroom or porta potty.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 4

Nice place

Date: 2 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Hike!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Clean and peaceful! Watch out for fleas!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Great park, for walking and spending time with the family, recommended for people who enjoy nature, dont forget to bring enough water!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Very peaceful nature walk

Date: 3 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Big and wide trails with plenty of optional routes. Mostly grid pattern, but a lot of small single track throughout. Good place for a steady run.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Great park area for nature lovers , very quiet and open, able to see Deer and people riding their horses, just remember there is limited free parking on busy times, and No restrooms or garbage cans

Date: 3 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Beautiful!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Great walking/hiking available. Wild deer, rabbits and turtles abound.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Weekend walk through the woods

Date: 3 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 4

Beautiful park. Seen a lot of different types of wildlife rabbit turtle, and tons of birds

Date: 3 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 3 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Nice trails, surrounded by tall trees. Great for walking, biking, or horseback riding. We walked and decided to trek through the mud and puddles. Great time!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Great place for a quick walk in the woods

Date: 3 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 3

Its beautiful but trails are very uneven and ppl dont pick up after their dogs and horses!!! And BTW their signs are off

Date: 3 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

What a beautiful oasis in the middle of a now booming area, take a hike in the many trails and you feel you are deep in the piney woods. Lots of wildlife to see, we went there with a mission to spot the now endangered Red Cockaded Woodpecker it took a lot of patience but it paid off in the end, I got to check this amazing little bird off my birding list! sorry for the poor quality of the photo but it was from my IPhone.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Very close to I-45! Nice park with a pond and lots of trails.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Great walking trails. Beautiful. The only negative which was kind of big for me is that there are no trash cans anywhere so there were dog poop bags all over closest to the parking area. And other trash.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Nice area to go on a nature walk, and maybe even spot some deer like we did! It can get a little busy on the weekends and late afternoons, seems to be a fairly popular hiking area. Parking available right at the trailhead.

Date: 3 years ago