Caney Creek
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served only. No advance reservations available.
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Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:30PM CDT until April 13 at 9:27AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas... Angelina River Near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin affecting Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Angelina River near Angelina River at Hwy 59 near Lufkin. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 161.0 feet, Expect minor flooding with the gravel parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel road where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a foot of overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River looking downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 161.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Saturday was 161.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 158.1 feet Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 161.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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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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