The Outdoors in New Chapel Hill, Texas

New Chapel Hill's best outdoor asset is its closeness to Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East, the twin reservoirs that lie nearby to the southeast and together cover nearly 5,000 surface acres. They're a hub for boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming, with plenty of shoreline, coves, and open water to explore.

Fishing is a major draw, with bass, catfish, and crappie among the catches, and the lakes' size makes them ideal for boating and water sports. The lakeside Camp Tyler adds camping and outdoor education. For residents, having such a large recreation area close by means an evening of fishing or a weekend on the water is easy.

Around New Chapel Hill, the landscape is classic East Texas — tall pines, hardwood bottoms, and rolling farm and ranch country. The countryside is laced with quiet roads good for scenic drives, and the woods and fields offer the space and calm that draw people to semi-rural living.

For those who enjoy hunting, fishing, and simply getting outside, the surrounding land delivers the green, wooded character that defines the region. It's the everyday outdoors of a Piney Woods community, right at the doorstep, with the city close enough for added options.

A short drive toward and past Tyler brings you to Tyler State Park, one of the most beautiful parks in the region — a spring-fed lake surrounded by towering pines, with hiking and biking trails, swimming, fishing, camping, and paddling. It's a favorite outdoor destination for the whole area and an easy outing from New Chapel Hill.

Tyler's other outdoor attractions — the world-famous Rose Garden, city parks, and trails — round out the options, while the lakes and natural sites across East Texas add more for those willing to drive. Between Lake Tyler, the surrounding woods, and Tyler State Park, New Chapel Hill offers a full slate of outdoor recreation for a small community.