Rusk / Palestine State Park
About
Rusk / Palestine State Park is a 202-acre state park in Texas, about 2.7 miles from the town of Rusk. It is a compact park, and its small footprint makes it an easy stop to fit into a day spent in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rusk show April highs around 74°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. For time on the water, Tailes Creek and Box Creek are both canoeing spots within about 10 miles of the park.
Park size
202 acres
Location
Rusk / Palestine State Park
Texas
Data source: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (Protected Areas Database, public domain)
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–81°F and lows of 41–63°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Rusk, TX weather station, 3 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan56° high37° low
- Feb60° high41° low
- Mar67° high47° low
- Apr74° high54° low
- May81° high63° low
- Jun87° high70° low
- Jul91° high72° low
- Aug92° high72° low
- Sep86° high67° low
- Oct76° high57° low
- Nov65° high47° low
- Dec57° high40° low
Nearby
- Tailes CreekCanoeing9.1 mi
- Box CreekCanoeing9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
