🌤 Weather at W.G. Jones State Forest by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52–86 °F | 73–96 °F | 51–90 °F | 42–67 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Conroe, 7 mi away, elevation 245 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
W.G. Jones State Forest is located in Texas and is managed by the Texas A&M Forest Service, not by Texas’s state park system. The park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.
Things to Do
Texas state parks encompass an extraordinary range — from Big Bend’s Chihuahuan Desert canyons and Hill Country swimming holes to East Texas piney woods, Gulf Coast barrier islands, and Panhandle canyon country. Activities include hiking through dramatic canyon landscapes, swimming in spring-fed Hill Country rivers, kayaking coastal bays and inland waterways, fishing for bass, catfish, and redfish, camping under vast starry skies (Texas has multiple International Dark Sky parks), mountain biking rugged desert trails, rock climbing at Hueco Tanks, birding along the Gulf Coast flyway, and tubing crystal-clear rivers like the Frio, Guadalupe, and San Marcos.
Best Time to Visit
Texas parks vary hugely by region. Hill Country and desert parks are best October through April — summer brings punishing heat exceeding 100°F. Gulf Coast parks are pleasant November through April, with warm water for fishing year-round. East Texas piney woods are enjoyable spring and fall. The Big Bend region is a winter destination — spring break and Thanksgiving are peak times. Fall foliage is limited in most of Texas, but Lost Maples State Natural Area in the Hill Country delivers spectacular bigtooth maple color in late October through November. Day-use reservations are mandatory at high-demand parks (Enchanted Rock, Garner, Pedernales Falls) — check the TPWD website before visiting.
Visitor Tips
W. G. Jones is a state forest run by the Texas A&M Forest Service, not a Texas state park, so the Texas State Parks Pass and TPWD reservations do not apply. The forest is open year-round during daylight hours only. Maps and restrooms are available at the Conroe District Office on F.M. 1488 on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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