With sites accommodating RVs up to 180 feet and nightly rates from $18-44, Brushy Creek operates as an Army Corps of Engineers campground within Lake O' The Pines Recreation Area. Reservations are available and recommended, as this lakefront location fills quickly during peak seasons.
The campground sits directly along Lake O' The Pines, with many sites offering lake views and direct water access. Concrete pads provide level parking, while each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Electric and water hookups are standard, though no sewer connections exist—campers use the on-site dump station instead. Dannette notes the "RV spots right along the water" allow kayak and canoe launches directly from campsites.
Fishing draws many visitors to these waters, with a boat ramp and dock within walking distance of most sites. The lake's swimming areas provide additional recreation options. Cell phone service can be spotty throughout the campground. Bathhouses serve the camping loops, though water temperature in showers varies by time of day.
Access roads can present challenges, with some reviewers mentioning rough conditions. The campground's proximity to historic Jefferson provides off-site entertainment options. For campers seeking different amenities, Buckhorn Creek offers another Corps-managed option nearby.
Description
Overview
Brushy Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. Address to get here: 189 Brushy Creek Park Rd. Jefferson, TX 75657
Recreation
Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground. Hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and small game are available on nearby public lands. Lake O' the Pines fishing includes largemouth, spotted, and white bass along with crappie, catfish, and sunfish. In addition to boat fishing there are areas for bank fishing along the shore and below the dam along Big Cypress Bayou. Birdwatchers are also encouraged to bring their binoculars as numerous resident and migratory bird species inhabit the area. Bald eagle sightings are a common occurrence in fall and winter and they are occasionally sighted in spring and summer.
Facilities
Brushy Creek features 62 RV campsites with water and electric hookups. There are also 37 tent campsites, 12 of these sites have electricity available. Restrooms with showers are located in each section of the park. Trash receptacles are located throuhout the park. A boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, swimming beach, fishing dock, and sewer dump station are also provided.
Natural Features
Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land, encompassing an area so large it spans five counties. The lake was created by the construction of the Ferrell's Bridge Dam on the Big Cypress Bayou. The reservoir was originally created as part of the overall plan for flood control in the Red River Basin below Denison Dam in Oklahoma, and has now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby towns of Jefferson and Marshall offer plenty of historic and tourist attractions, and Texas Wildflower Trail routes are located along the roads surrounding the lake.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBrushy Creek is located in Texas
Directions
From Jefferson, TX, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for approximately 3.5 miles, then turn left again onto FM 726. Travel 5.0 miles, turn right at the stop sign and follow signs to the park entrance.
Address
2669 FM 726
Jefferson, TX 75657
Coordinates
32.7427778 N
94.5358333 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 11/14/25- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 11/14/25
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 31 min from Longview, TX
- 50 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 4 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 7 min from Tyler, TX
