Texas / San Augustine County

Rayburn

Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Check-in is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is 2:00 p.m.

About

Rayburn Park lies on the north shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a 114,000-acre lake that is the largest man-made reservoir completely within Texas boundaries. The campground is surrounded by the piney woods of Angelina National Forest and offers a family-friendly destination for boating, fishing, and water recreation. The park features 16 campsites with water and 50 amp electric hookups, along with 9 non-electric sites including one group site. On-site amenities include two boat ramps, a swim beach, and a playground. The reservoir is well-known for its largemouth bass fishing, hosting numerous tournaments each year, and also offers excellent opportunities for jet skiing, water skiing, and swimming. Notable catches include a 74-pound flathead catfish. Sam Rayburn Reservoir and the surrounding Angelina National Forest provide critical wintering habitat for bald eagles. During winter months, visitors may spot eagles soaring over the lake or perched in tall pines along the shoreline. The lake also serves as feeding and resting grounds for migratory birds traveling to the Gulf Coast, while a resident population of wood ducks remains year-round. The piney woods region features native flora including orchids and carnivorous plants. Hunting access is available less than a mile away, and hikers can access a 28-mile trail leading east to Toledo Bend Reservoir.

Directions

From Pineland, TX, take FM 83 west 10 miles, then go south on FM 705 for 11 miles to FM 3127, then west for 1.5 miles and make a left into the park entrance.

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