Open year-round first-come, first-served. No advance reservations accepted. A closure alert from August 2025 due to low lake levels remains posted on the USFS website, though current reservoir levels have recovered to over 70% capacity and availability shows sites accessible.
National Forests and Grasslands Burn Ban Information
The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas would like to remind all our visitors to check with their local, county or city authorities for any ordinances on outdoor burning and to follow any restrictions which may be in place while visiting the national forests and grasslands. These counties…
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas -Occupancy and Use
This Forest and Grasslands Order is in regard to prohibitions while occupying or using the national forests and grasslands in Texas.
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 LakesActive timber cutting operation may be occurring in the vicinity of the trail.Timber operations can be dangerous, USE EXTREME CAUTION.Dangers include heavy machinery, broken trees, limbs and other…
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. At this time, we strongly recommend avoiding the Wilderness portion of the trail for your safety. The…
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
Townsend Recreation Area is a primitive lakeside campground in the heart of east Texas, situated on the 114,500-acre Sam Rayburn Reservoir within Angelina National Forest. The 153,179-acre forest spans Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and Jasper counties in the Neches River Basin. The campground offers 10 standard nonelectric sites available strictly on a first-come, first-served basis at $3 per night. Payment is by cash or check, though some sites may offer QR code payment via the Recreation.gov mobile app. A four-lane concrete boat ramp provides access to Sam Rayburn for all boat types, making this a popular staging point for anglers and boaters. Facilities are minimal: portable toilets and picnic tables are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring an adequate supply. The boat ramp may become unusable during periods of low lake levels.
Directions
Located off CR 2923, 2 miles west of the junction with FM 1277.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $3 |
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 | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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