GAINESVILLE, Texas — Construction is underway on the Camp Howze Industrial Rail Park, a 489-acre development near Interstate 35 and U.S. Highway 82 that could bring up to 7 million square feet of industrial space to Cooke County.
Stream Realty Partners announced the groundbreaking June 22. The Dallas-based developer is planning the park for logistics, manufacturing and distribution users, with direct BNSF Railway service expected in the second quarter of 2027.
The project includes up to 14 buildings, a transload facility covering more than 30 acres for moving cargo between rail cars and trucks, and a 200,000-square-foot freight-forwarding facility. Stream said the park will offer both rail-served and non-rail-served build-to-suit sites, allowing companies to choose the level of rail access they need.
Rail connections and crossing improvements
The Gainesville Economic Development Corp. lists the property as a BNSF Certified Site with municipal water and wastewater, power access and fiber service. The certification means BNSF has reviewed the site and confirmed it meets the railroad's standards for rail-served development.
A separate rail-crossing improvement proposal for the Heartland Flyer Corridor lists a $57 million investment program. The proposal includes an $11.4 million non-federal match, a grade separation at FM 1202, elimination of five at-grade crossings and safety upgrades at seven other crossings. The crossing improvements would affect traffic flow near the park and along the BNSF line through Cooke County. The grant status has not been confirmed.
What comes next
BNSF service is an expected milestone, not a guarantee that every planned building will be occupied on that schedule. No tenant-building permit has been filed yet for the park, according to state records reviewed Aug. 12.
For Gainesville, the project creates a long-term industrial option around rail, highway and transload access. The park sits at the intersection of two major transportation routes, which could attract companies that need both rail and truck shipping.
Future sitework, utility extensions, tenant announcements and city permits will be the next checkpoints for residents tracking the project. The Gainesville EDC and Stream Realty are the primary sources for project updates.