Top Dog Friendly Camping near Sabine National Forest

Are you planning a camping trip to Sabine National Forest with your dog? We've got you covered. Finding a place to camp in Texas with your dog is easier than ever. The Dyrt can help you find the perfect pet-friendly campsites that are scenic and easy to access.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Sabine National Forest, TX (72)

  • 1. Mid Lake Campground

    53 Reviews
    41 Photos
    12 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
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Indian Mounds Recreation Area

    2. Indian Mounds Recreation Area

    9 Reviews
    31 Photos
    59 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 South Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from South Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from South Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from South Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from South Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from South Toledo Bend State Park Campground

    3. South Toledo Bend State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    47 Photos
    136 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

    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA
    Camper-submitted photo from San Miguel Park - SRA

    4. San Miguel Park - SRA

    4 Reviews
    5 Photos
    7 Saves
    Zwolle, Louisiana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from North Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from North Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from North Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from North Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from North Toledo Bend State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from North Toledo Bend State Park Campground

    5. North Toledo Bend State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    10 Photos
    38 Saves
    Sabine National Forest, Texas

    Located on Toledo Bend Reservoir, one of the country's largest man-made reservoirs, North Toledo Bend State Park provides a venue for a wide variety of water-related activities in a pleasant environment. And for land-based activities, more than 900 acres are available for camping, picnicking, hiking, and relaxing in the heart of nature. Available day-use facilities include a meeting room which can be reserved for group functions, a full size swimming pool with restrooms for the summer season, and a laundry with all the conveniences for a long or short stay in the park. Nearby are entrances to two hiking/biking trails - a 1.5-mile loop and a more demanding 4-mile loop. A boat launch with a double ramp, a large parking lot, boat rentals, and a fish cleaning station, provides access to the reservoir. Organizations associated with the Toledo Bend Reservoir host numerous freshwater fishing competitions which attract fishermen from around the country. Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, picnicking, and relaxing – all of these activities and more are yours to enjoy at North Toledo Bend State Park.

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

    $20 - $33 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Ragtown Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ragtown Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ragtown Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ragtown Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ragtown Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Ragtown Campground

    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

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

    7. Mill Creek Park

    8 Reviews
    3 Photos
    12 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.

    Facilities

    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

    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Bend State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Bend State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Bend State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Bend State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Bend State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Cypress Bend State Rec Area
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Frontier RV Park and Bar & Grill

    9. 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
    • Trash

    $50 - $100 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood RV Resort
    Camper-submitted photo from Wildwood RV Resort

    10. Wildwood RV Resort

    1 Review
    13 Photos
    7 Saves
    Zwolle, Louisiana

    Toledo Bend's, Wildwood Resort, is a hidden gem! Our friendly staff is dedicated to making sure that you have a memorable experience from check-in to check-out! We invite you to come stay in one of our cozy cabins or cottages, whether you are a party of 1 or 24, we have lodging just for you! With a variety of amenities including: 3 Newly Renovated Swimming and Wading pools, Gift & Bait Shop, 3 Stocked Ponds, One of the best Piers on the lake, brushed and lighted so you can enjoy great fishing, even at night, Cleaning Station, Private Boat Launch, you're sure to have a great time! We also have several spaces for all of your events, including meetings, retreats, reunions, weddings and more! Call for individual or group reservations today!

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

    $65 - $425 / night

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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

  • Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Sabine National Forest?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Sabine National Forest is Mid Lake Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 53 reviews.

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