Best Camping near Sabine National Forest

Looking for the best campgrounds near Sabine National Forest, TX? Sabine National Forest is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Sabine National Forest, TX. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Camping Sites Near Sabine National Forest, TX (111)

    Camper-submitted photo from Mid Lake Campground
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    1. Mid Lake Campground

    65 Reviews
    49 Photos
    15 Saves
    Hemphill, Texas

    Nestled on a bluff overlooking beautiful Toledo Bend Lake in Hemphill, TX, one of the best fishing lakes in the south, and surrounded by Sabine National Forest, Mid Lake RV Campground offers spacious waterfront and pull thru water view RV spaces, free Wi-Fi, fishing piers, boat house, boat ramp, kayak rentals, lakefront cedar cabin rentals, 4-bedroom waterfront house, 2-bedroom water view house, and more. With breathtaking views of Toledo Bend Lake, let Mid Lake Campground serve as your launch pad to countless outdoor adventures!

    Whether your pleasure is fishing, camping, hunting, kayaking, or just relaxing, you will find it with us! Book a stay today and enjoy our picturesque setting on Toledo Bend Lake.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $35 - $60 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area
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    2. Indian Mounds Recreation Area

    10 Reviews
    31 Photos
    61 Saves
    Hemphill, Texas

    Indian Mounds Recreation Area, located on the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir, is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. The area offers camping, fishing and boating all year. The area offers excellent opportunities for hunting waterfowl on the reservoir and hunting deer and squirrel outside of the campground area. Visitors can hike to the mounds for which the area was named. Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. Extended camping is offered at: Indian Mounds Recreation Area - Sites: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17-26, 28, 30, 33, 35, 36 and 37 For more information call 409-625-1940. Entrance sign to Indian Mounds Recreation Area on the Sabine National Forest.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
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    3. San Miguel Park - SRA

    5 Reviews
    5 Photos
    9 Saves
    Zwolle, Louisiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    4. South Toledo Bend State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    47 Photos
    138 Saves
    Anacoco, Louisiana

    Toledo Bend camping is pleasantly located on several small bluffs that extend over and into the Toledo Bend Reservoir, South Toledo Bend State Park offers a scenic, waterfront view from many vantage points. While the reservoir is nationally recognized as a destination for bass fishing tournaments, visitors to the park can also enjoy other outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, birding, camping and enjoying the many forms of wildlife in the area.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $25 - $33 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from North Toledo Bend State Park Campground
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    5. North Toledo Bend State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    10 Photos
    40 Saves
    Hemphill, Texas

    Located in the pineywoods of east Texas, the 160,656-acre Sabine National Forest is the easternmost of the four national forests in Texas and forms part of the boundary between Texas and Louisiana. The forest is situated on the western slopes of the Sabine River watershed within Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Jasper, and Newton counties.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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    6. Ragtown Campground

    3 Reviews
    21 Photos
    39 Saves
    Zwolle, Louisiana

    Ragtown is located on the Texas shore of Toledo Bend Reservoir and is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Completed in 1975, this area is nestled high on a bluff and offers spectacular views of the water. The boat ramp allows access to the lake most of the year. Trailhead sign for Mother Nature’s Trail on the Sabine National Forest. Visitors can hike along 1-mile long Mother Nature's Trail winding past magnificent oak and beech trees along the lakeshore. Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. Extended camping is offered at: Ragtown Recreation Area - Sites: 3-24 For more information call 409-625-1940.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $2 - $8 / night

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    Camper-submitted photo from Mill Creek Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Mill Creek Park

    7. Mill Creek Park

    8 Reviews
    3 Photos
    13 Saves
    Brookeland, Texas

    Overview

    Mill Creek Park is a large, comfortable campground on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also known as Lake Sam Rayburn, tucked in the piney woods of southeast Texas. The lake and the surrounding Angelina National Forest, provide a welcoming home for bald eagles in winter. The rare red-cockaded woodpecker also resides in the forest here.

    Recreation

    Fishing at the reservoir is wildly popular, with frequent fishing tournaments. Catches include largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Birding is also big, with chances to see warblers, vireos and other migratory songbirds. A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest throughout the year.

    Natural Features

    The campground is on the southeast shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The lake boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake that's completely located in Texas.

    Nearby Attractions

    From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $28 / night

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    8. Boles Field Campground

    5 Reviews
    19 Photos
    35 Saves
    San Augustine, Texas

    Overview

    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

    • Phone Service
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Trash
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    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill
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    10. Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill

    1 Review
    47 Photos
    6 Saves
    Sabine National Forest, Texas

    Lost Frontier RV Park is the perfect getaway spot in Carrice Cove located on the beautiful Toledo Bend Reservoir in East Texas. There are tons of activities to accommodate your needs, from camping to fishing to enjoying our swimming pool and splash pad. We specialize in Food, Swimming, Camping, Fishing, and Live Music. Here at Lost Frontier RV Park our mission is to always provide a fun, relaxing experience for all who visit. Our park provides you with an outdoor stage where you can enjoy many activities. Go catch some whoppers off the fishing pier or enjoy the scenery by hiking around. We can also coordinate fishing guides and boat rentals. If you need a break from your everyday life, come vacation with us.

    We have 51 full hookup RV sites from $50 to $100 per night including utilities, with monthly rates available, as well as 7 lakefront fully furnished cabins and one huge 5 bedroom lake house with a game room and private backyard that can sleep 14.

    We are much more than just a campground. Lost Frontier also has the best bar and grill in the area with food and drinks that will rival any big-city restaurant. An amazing staff, big-screen TVs, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating will ensure your experience is memorable. Live music every Saturday evening. Come check us out!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Cabins

    $50 - $100 / night

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  • Yasmin S.
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    Nov. 4, 2024

    Sexton Pond Dispersed

    Sexton Pond.

    If looking to be near a campground but still out on your own then this is the place. I got lucky enough had the place to myself for almost 2 weeks, give or take the few groups that tried to tough the biting fish. I will share a tip. They seem to sit dormant at 10pm and 3am for a hour each. No biting. Please clean behind as you found it.

  • Yasmin S.
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    Nov. 1, 2024

    COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine Park

    St. Augustine Park

    Beautifal long flat beach. Park folks were awesome in our lat minute camp ascurrsion. We ended up sleep in truck with really no camp stuff. They gave us hurricane food and ice packs in big bundle. Kindest thing done for us in quite some time. Keeps me a continued camper. There is also a little store by entrance of park b4 come in. He is a kind person also. The folks here make the park what it is. Serene.

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    Oct. 27, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

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    Oct. 26, 2024

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    Oct. 26, 2024

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    Oct. 23, 2024

    Boykin Springs Recreation Area

    Boykin

    One of our most favorite regular places to visit. It is awesome for just the day or to camp. It is a relaxed atmosphere here. As long as you dont cause a fuss you dont have one. There is plenty to explore, to do, to see, to find. There is a beached swimming area. Behind it is a explorable water trail that goes forever. There is stoned created waterfall. The beached pond is big enough to share for fishing away from swimmers. Down from the waterfall stoned way leads to a small pool that families gather with little ones. Places where on hot days can put out fokdable chairs in the water. If you continue their our routed canyons to explore with two more pools to relax or jump into with miles more of creek to explore. Top it off there is a small cemetary with a civil war vet buried in it. You can hike to the famous sawmill or just ride bikes. Thats just for a small list. There used to be a rope swing but i gather it wasnt being appreciated as it should of been and has since been removed.

  • Yasmin S.
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    Oct. 23, 2024

    Cassells-Boykin Park

    Cassels

    The last time I visted about two years ago I can say was a average visit. If you are into fishing this place is for you. Has good spots for night time fishing. Lit up fairly nice also. When we were there only a set of older lady twins with some kids were there. They have a natural occuring beach nearby as well. Have a nice covered area for events or such that looks appealing. They advertise hold weddings there and even have a dressing room. Thing is there were no showers near that bathroom. The sinks were small and stunted to say the least. If you needed to rinse off to elbow or feet lol.. forget it. Which who has such a perfect event where water wont be needed better. Worst was the bathroom had been covered with feces no question. We were there in middle of the night so maybe timing was off. The dressing room was not much for thoughts of a real wedding dress. It be cramped for a regular gown. The view of covered area with lake in bkground is great but I think the advertise they put out there should be matched with it behind the scenes. But maybe the people who marry here wear only matching waders.

  • William B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Mid Lake Campground
    Oct. 22, 2024

    Mid Lake Campground

    Peaceful Retreat at Mid Lake Campground

    Mid Lake Campground in Milam, Texas, is a great spot for outdoor lovers. With 33 campsites, lake views, and clean facilities, it’s ideal for tent campers and RVs. Visitors love the fishing pier, swimming platform, and the convenience store stocked with essentials. The peaceful atmosphere and campfire-friendly sites make it a relaxing retreat, perfect for a weekend or longer stay.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Rayburn
    Oct. 20, 2024

    Rayburn

    Clean safe, great amenities, plenty of good site.

    I have camped here most of my life

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    Oct. 20, 2024

    Hanks Creek

    Great safe wholesome family atmosphere, clean, well maintained flush toilets, showers, children's playground.. main camping side thru attendants that didn't allow drunkenness in camping areas, dedicated bouyed swim area, no life guard but gently slopes on sand. That is near boat ramp so wife can let daddy watch kids so she can fish

    It is centrally located on big sam for great fishing , nice clean

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    Oct. 18, 2024

    San Miguel Park - SRA

    Nice

    This campground is known for its beautiful views right on the lake, making it a perfect backdrop for your camping adventures. Solar Visitors have raved about the amenities, including electric hookups and clean shower facilities, which make for a comfortable stay.

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    Oct. 18, 2024

    Lotus Camp

    Nice

    This camp is a short distance from the highway,  Solar There are some nice flat new sites that have been installed and it looks like more new ones are coming.

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    Oct. 18, 2024

    Indian Mounds Recreation Area

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     Visitors can hike to the mounds for which the area was named. Area Code Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.

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    Oct. 10, 2024

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Guide to Sabine National Forest

Camping near Sabine National Forest, Texas, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds are near lakes, making them perfect for fishing and boating. At South Toledo Bend State Park Campground, one camper mentioned, "Great paddling and boating on the lake," highlighting the fun you can have on the water.
  • Hiking: Explore the nature trails around the campgrounds. A visitor at Mill Creek Park shared, "Hiked the short nature trail and got a good lakeside view of the dam," which shows there's more to enjoy than just camping.
  • Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One camper at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine Park noted, "Saw red cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, white-tailed deer," making it a great spot for nature lovers.

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A visitor at Mill Creek Park said, "The bathrooms were kept very clean and restocked with toilet paper daily," which is always a plus.
  • Spacious Campsites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Indian Mounds Recreation Area mentioned, "The sites are decently spaced and quite large," allowing for a more private experience.
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often rave about the helpfulness of campground hosts. A visitor at Shirley Creek Marina & Campground said, "The staff is so welcoming!" which can make your stay even more enjoyable.

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A camper at South Toledo Bend State Park Campground noted, "The primitive camping area... plays loud music with a terrible DJ," which might affect your peace.
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A review for Boles Field Campground pointed out, "The bathrooms are not kept clean," so be prepared for basic facilities.
  • Wildlife Caution: While wildlife is a treat, it can also be a nuisance. A visitor at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park mentioned, "There are some fat dark brown squirrels," so keep food secured.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids. At Shirley Creek Marina & Campground, one family enjoyed the "beach area for swimming," making it a fun spot for children.
  • Plan for Outdoor Games: Bring along games for outdoor fun. A camper at Rayburn suggested, "Campsites will be a great ideal for us to play a small world cup together," which can keep the kids entertained.
  • Pack Snacks and Drinks: Having snacks handy can make a big difference. A visitor at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine Park appreciated the "picnic table, fire-pit," which is perfect for family meals outdoors.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at COE Sam Rayburn Reservoir Twin Dikes Park warned, "If your RV is over 34' long, select your site carefully," to avoid any parking issues.
  • Use Leveling Blocks: Many sites are uneven. A visitor at Mill Creek Park mentioned needing "leveling blocks for sure," so be prepared.
  • Plan for Limited Services: Some campgrounds may not have full hookups. A review for Boles Field Campground noted, "No electric hookups," so plan accordingly.

Camping near Sabine National Forest, Texas, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation, there's something for you in this beautiful area.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Sabine National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Sabine National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 111 campgrounds and RV parks near Sabine National Forest and 5 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Sabine National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sabine National Forest is Mid Lake Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 65 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Sabine National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 5 free dispersed camping spots near Sabine National Forest.

  • What parks are near Sabine National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 10 parks near Sabine National Forest that allow camping, notably Angelina National Forest and Steinhagen Lake.