Recreational Road 8 connects SH 72 to the community of Calliham and Choke Canyon State Park. The highway begins at an intersection with SH 72, near Calliham, as a two-lane, paved road. The roadway proceeds northward, passing a large field before entering Calliham, and passing a few small houses. The road continues northward, passing several houses and businesses, and intersecting several small roads. RE 8 continues past more houses and businesses and a small trailer park, and intersecting several small roads. The road continues north, passing a small field and a few more houses, before reaching its northern terminus, an intersection with Quail Run. A park road continues northward through Choke Canyon State Park, passing several campgrounds and ending at a small loop near the reservoir.
