Are there gators in Lake Livingston Texas?


Are there gators in Lake Livingston Texas? Shop our park store for souvenirs, drinks, snacks, ice, camping and fishing supplies, and much more. The park store is open Wednesday - Sunday (hours vary by season). Alligators live in the area; read our alligator safety tips.


Is Lake Livingston freshwater or saltwater?

Lake Livingston is a freshwater reservoir located about 70 miles north of Houston, Tx. Lake Livingston was impounded in 1969 for a water resource with over 90,000 surface acres of water and 450 miles of shoreline.


Is it safe to swim in Texas lakes?

The great news is, swimming in Texas lakes is just as safe as swimming in any natural body of water, taking into account the possible risks outlined above.


Do Texas lakes have leeches?

The leeches that attach to people while swimming in Texas ponds and lakes are usually those that normally parasitize water animals but will affix to swimmers when attracted by factors such as movement. Their size is typically less than one inch long or at most one and a half inches.