Houston County, TX sits in east-central Texas near Crockett with a population estimated to be around 23,300 as per 2017 estimates. Popular sites here are Davy Crockett National Forest allowing visitors to explore historical sites related to Davy Crockett’s life such as his grave site; Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area featuring camping grounds as well as nature trails for fishing & swimming; and Mission Tejas State Park offering numerous recreational activities including disc golfing & horseback riding.