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Hugh Camp Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 120 Google reviews · Running trail in Kilgore, Texas · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Hugh Camp Memorial Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ShadedLit at nightScenicWater

Shady recreation space for kids, featuring a playground in a family-friendly setting.

What runners say about Hugh Camp Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (120 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Its always kept clean and the town people, who frequent it, watch out for each other when there.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“The Christmas lights are beautiful during Christmas time and there are plenty of places to grill and have parties.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“Lots of room and plenty of shaded seating for picnics or just snacks also very clean.”

Muy most favorite park. Its fenced in so the kids can play without fear of them running in the road. They have super fun equipment. The setting is beautiful...

★★★★★ — Jessica , Dec 2016

Nice park to walk dogs or let kids play. The Christmas lights are beautiful during Christmas time and there are plenty of places to grill and have parties.

★★★★☆ — Noah , Feb 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 120 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“The Christmas lights are beautiful during Christmas time and there are plenty of places to grill and have parties.”

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💡 Lit for night running 4 mentions

“The Christmas lights are beautiful during Christmas time and there are plenty of places to grill and have parties.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“Lots of room and plenty of shaded seating for picnics or just snacks also very clean.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • Websitecityofkilgore.com
  • Phone+1 903-984-3515

Hours

Monday 7 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–8:30 pm
Friday 7 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–8:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–8:30 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Hugh Camp Memorial Park

5761 Old Hwy 135 N, Kilgore, TX 75662

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.