Red Hills Lake
Open for the 2026 season as of May 1. The campground operates May 1 through October 31. First-come, first-served only with on-site payment via cash, check, or Recreation.gov Scan and Pay. Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
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About
Red Hills Lake is a historic recreation area in Sabine National Forest, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1940. The campground surrounds a scenic 19-acre lake that offers swimming at a designated beach and fishing opportunities. Non-motorized boats and rowboats with electric motors are permitted on the lake. The campground provides both standard non-electric sites at $6 per night and electric hookup sites at $10 per night, all on a first-come, first-served basis. Campers can pay on-site via the Recreation.gov Scan and Pay feature. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water available throughout. A dump station is located on-site. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The campground is conveniently located just 2.5 miles north of Milam on TX-87, providing easy access to Toledo Bend Reservoir for additional fishing and boating activities. Day use is also available for $3 per vehicle.
Directions
From Milam, travel 2.5 miles north on TX-87. From Hemphill, travel 10 miles north on TX-87.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 - $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (409) 625-1940 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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