Established Camping
Indian Mounds Recreation Area
Indian Mounds Recreation Area, near Hemphill, Texas, is a laid-back campground that offers a peaceful escape into nature. With spacious sites featuring picnic tables and fire rings, it’s perfect for gathering around the fire and enjoying the great outdoors.
This campground is known for its beautiful views and quiet atmosphere, making it a favorite for those looking to unwind. Visitors have enjoyed the clean facilities, including pit toilets and trash service, which help keep the area tidy. One camper remarked, “Maybe our favorite campsite we’ve been to so far. We will definitely be back.”
For outdoor activities, you’re right by Toledo Bend Reservoir, which is great for fishing and boating. The surrounding Sabine National Forest offers opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting, although some campers noted that wildlife can be a bit scarce. If you’re into fishing, just keep in mind that the water can have some underwater obstructions, so be cautious.
While the campground is generally quiet, it can get busy during hunting season, so plan accordingly. Whether you’re camping in a tent or RV, Indian Mounds Recreation Area is a great choice for a relaxing getaway in the heart of East Texas.
Description
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.
Location
Indian Mounds Recreation Area is located in Texas
Directions
Follow Highway 83 east from Hemphill for 8 miles; turn right (south) on FM 3382 for 3.5 miles; turn left onto Forest Service Road 130 to entrance.
Coordinates
31.3090483 N
93.69579927 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
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- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly