Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities surrounded by towering pines and rolling hills. There is no need to reserve any of the activities below, and they all are free to guests. Please note that some activities are specific to your lodging accommodations and that there are seasonal restrictions due to our Summer Camp program.
Pools
CONFERENCE CENTER POOLAVAILABLE TO: Conference Center and Cabin guests only
FEATURES: Zero entry lap pool with large sunbathing deck.
LOCATION: Conference Center Hotel Area
NOTE: Lifeguards are not on duty; swim at your own risk. Towels are not provided.
RESTRICTIONS: Pools are closed for the winter from October 15- April 15.POOLS 1 & 2AVAILABLE TO: All guests
FEATURES: Olympic sized pool with diving board
POOL 1 LOCATION: Behind Campsite 1
POOL 2 LOCATION: On main road 1/4 mile past the the Pavilion
NOTE: Lifeguards are not on duty; swim at your own risk. Towels are not provided. Pool keys are provided for Campsite, Grove and Cabin guests. Conference Center guests may obtain a pool key at the front desk.
RESTRICTIONS: Pools are closed for the winter from October 15- April 15. During the summer camp season, access to these pools is limited to Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.NATURE TRAILS
Camp Allen features 5 miles of trails throughout its 1,100 acre property.HIKE & BIKE TRAIL
AVAILABLE TO: All guests, ages 10+
LOCATION: The trail begins behind the Conference Center Pool and ends at Lake Coffield.
EQUIPMENT: Check out helmets and bikes at the front desk at the Conference Center. A drivers license of the rider will be requested to be held at the front desk until the bike is returned.
NOTE: This is a moderately difficult out & back trail. Camp Allen's main road is curvy and can have frequent traffic; biking on the road is not advised.PLAYGROUNDS
CONFERENCE CENTER PLAYGROUNDAVAILABLE TO: Conference Center and Lakeside Cabin guests only
LOCATION: Conference Center Hotel Wing AreaRALPH HUGHES PARK PLAYGROUNDAVAILABLE TO: All guests
LOCATION: Ralph Hughes Park (between Lake Goddard and the Pavilion)
SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: During the summer camp season, access to this area is limited to Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.PAVILION GAMES
Play basketball, ping-pong, or pickle ball under a covered pavilion surrounded by pines.AVAILABLE TO: All guests
LOCATION: Pavilion (across from Ralph Hughes Park)
SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: During the summer camp season, access to this area is limited to Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.
EQUIPMENT: Pickle ball and ping pong equipment are located at the Pavilion. Basketballs can be checked out at the Conference Center front desk or found in the Sports Boxes for Campsite guests.PARK GAMES
Enjoy sand volleyball, washers, cornhole, horseshoes, and nine square in the air.AVAILABLE TO: All guests
LOCATION: Ralph Hughes Park
SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: During the summer camp season, access to this area is limited to Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.
EQUIPMENT: Equipment for each game is available in the park area.SPORTS FIELD
Enjoy our playing field surrounded by trees and a beautiful Texas sky.AVAILABLE TO: All guests
LOCATION: To the left of the Archery Pavilion, past the Discovery Garden
SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: During the summer camp season, access to this area is limited to Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.
EQUIPMENT: Soccer and footballs can be checked out at the Conference Center front desk or found in the Sports Boxes for Campsite guests.fishing
AVAILABLE TO: All guests
LOCATIONS:- Shoreline of Lake Coffield
- Shoreline of Lake Goddard
- Fishing Dock at Ralph Hughes Park on Lake Goddard
- Fishing Dock at Campsite 3 on Lake Goddard (Campsite 3 guests only)
- Fishing Dock at Campsite 4 on Lake Coffield (Campsite 4 guests only)
- Boatdocks at Lakeside Cabins on Lake Coffield (Lakeside cabin guests only)
- Peddleboat on Lake Coffield (Lakeside cabin guests only)
EQUIPMENT: Check out poles and bait from the front desk.
NOTE: All fishing at Camp Allen is catch & release. Swimming is not permitted in the lake.
RESTRICTIONS: During the summer camp season, access to Lake Goddard fishing locations is limited to Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.disc golf
AVAILABLE TO: All guests
LOCATION: The first hole begins near the Campsite 1 entrance.
EQUIPMENT: Check out discs from the Conference Center front desk.
RESTRICTIONS: During the summer camp season, access to this area is limited to Saturdays from 1:00-5:00 PM.barnyard viewing
AVAILABLE TO: All guests
LOCATION: Equestrian Center
NOTE: Please do not enter any barn or Equestrian animal gates. For a facilitated ride or petting zoo timeslot, refer to our reserved activities section.
RESTRICTIONS: This area is only accessible when the Equestrian Center gate is open which varies based on trail ride schedules. Inquire at the front desk (936-825-7175) during your stay for daily Equestrian hours.