I just didn't know how wonderful it could be until I talked with family who camped out recently at the edge of Lake Tombigbee on the sacred ground of the Alabama-Coushatta tribe of Texas. The Alabama-Coushatta Reservation is located 17 miles east of Livingston and 15 miles west of Woodville on U.S. 190. It is 4,600 acres of pristine timberland in the heart of the Big Thicket, awarded to the tribe in 1854 by General Sam Houston for courage during the Texas War for Independence. Tombigbee is a 26-acre lake ringed by four campgrounds, with complete facilities available to make camping enjoyable even if it's not your thing. You'll find everything from primitive sites to RV stations with full hook-ups.
Restrooms are brand-new and fully equipped.
There's a covered pavilion, fire pits, picnic tables, swimming areas and nature trails. You can even rent a Teepee. Arts and crafts, food, gumbo contest, music, entertainment, and kids' carnival. Children under 12 free. 2355 Interstate 10 South.