Caney Creek
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served only. No advance reservations available.
National Forests and Grasslands Burn Ban Information
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National Forests and Grasslands in Texas -Occupancy and Use
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Davy Crockett National Forest, Holly Bluff Boat Ramp
Forest Order regarding Holly Bluff Boat Ramp located in Davy Crockett National Forest.
Sabine National Forest-Trail Between the Lakes
CAUTION: ACTIVE TIMBER OPERATIONBeginning Monday August 4, 2025, near the Trail Between the Lakes
Davy Crockett National Forest
The Wilderness section (Big Slough) of the 4C trail is impassable due to flood damage. Visitors may encounter large, downed trees, washed-out trail markers, making the trail difficult to navigate.
Sam Houston National Forest Closure Order
Forest Closure Order regarding the Sam Houston National Forest.
Forest order NFGT Fire Closure 2022
Forest Order regarding fire related activity on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.
About
Located on the 114,000-acre Sam Rayburn Reservoir within Angelina National Forest, Caney Creek Recreation Area provides a rustic camping experience with 26 primitive campsites. Each site includes a tent pad, picnic table, campfire ring, and lantern post, with parking for up to two vehicles per site. The campground features a concrete boat ramp and direct reservoir access, making it popular with anglers and boaters. This is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out facility with no drinking water or trash service available. Two vault toilets are located at the boat ramp parking area. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only, with payment accepted via cash, check, or the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Campers should come prepared with adequate water supplies and plan to pack out all trash. The remote location accessed via FM 2743 and Forest Service Road 336 offers a peaceful setting for those seeking a more primitive camping experience near excellent fishing and boating opportunities on Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Directions
From Zavalla, travel 6 miles east on Highway 63; turn left on FM 2743 for 6 miles; then left (northeast) on Forest Service Road 336 for 1 mile.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (936) 897-1068 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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