Outdoors
Lakes, rivers and beaches near Pearland where swimming is allowed on public land.
Good to know: Most natural swimming areas have no lifeguard; check water-quality advisories and current conditions before swimming.
69 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers a little of everything, including camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing in nature.
127 mi northeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Ebenezer Park features some of the most beautiful horseback riding trails in southeast Texas. It's the only Army Corps of Engineers park on Sam Rayburn Reservoir with equestrian campsites, making it the go-to destination for horse-owners.
127 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers a little of everything, including camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking and simply relaxing in nature.
Ebenezer Park features some of the most beautiful horseback riding trails in southeast Texas. It's the only Army Corps of Engineers park on Sam Rayburn Reservoir with equestrian campsites, making it the go-to destination for horse-owners.
Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
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Hanks Creek Park has something for everyone, with plenty of water sports on Sam Rayburn Reservoir and volleyball, mountain biking, wild life viewing and birding for those who want to stay on shore.
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Pearland. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
A short Pearland day-trip montage from My Curly Adventures, including a Filipino food stop.
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THINGS TO DO · YOUTUBE SHORT
An aerial introduction to Centennial Park, shared by Natasha Carroll Realty.
Watch on YouTube ↗Double Lake Recreation Area (USDA Forest Service), about 69 miles north of Pearland as the crow flies. Next are Ebenezer Park (127 mi) and Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area (127 mi).
Based on Pearland’s average highs, April–October. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.