Hanks Creek
Open year-round. The swim beach day use area is currently closed due to low water levels. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Warning issued June 25 at 7:39AM CDT until June 28 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Neches River Near Diboll affecting Trinity, Polk and Angelina Counties. For the Neches River...including Diboll...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neches River near Diboll. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor lowland flooding occurs. Expect flooded boat ramps and trails. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 11.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 12.1 feet early Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Hanks Creek Park sits on the northwest shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a 114,000-acre impoundment surrounded by Angelina National Forest. Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the campground features 47 sites with electric (30/50 amp) and water hookups, including standard electric sites, overnight shelter sites with covered RV pads, and a group camping area with five RV pads and a group shelter. Facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, a dump station, boat ramp, playground, and volleyball court. The reservoir offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish, with frequent tournaments. Water sports including jet skiing, water skiing, and swimming are popular, though the swim beach is currently closed due to low water levels. The surrounding forest provides habitat for the endangered Red-cockaded woodpecker, which nests in large living pine trees. Wildlife viewing, birding, and mountain biking are available for those who prefer to stay on shore. The nearby Bannister Wildlife Management Area offers additional hiking and biking opportunities.
Directions
From Zavalla, TX, take State Hwy 147 northeast for 1/4 mile, then turn north on FM 2109 and go 8 miles to FM 2801. Turn right (east) on FM 2801 and go 2 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs into the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $28 - $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 65ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (409) 384-5716 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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