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Indian Mounds Recreation Area

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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.

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Location

Indian Mounds Recreation Area is located in Texas

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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

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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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

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Reviewed Oct. 18, 2024

Nice

 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.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024

Beautiful and peaceful

It is part of a national forest and is now free to stay here. Very well kept and no trash. Locals are nice. Beautiful lakeside campsites!

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Indian Mounds Recreation Area by Miranda W., October 11, 2024
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Reviewed Oct. 23, 2022

A Hidden Gem!

Visited over a long weekend in October. Quiet, secluded, stunning views. We stayed at the Crazy Horse loop, and only had one neighbor and that on the other side of the loop. 

The loop had water (on the loop, but not at the campsite- bring a water jug), pit toilets (not fancy but clean), good sturdy critter-proof trash bins, and NO electricity so make sure you have lanterns and/or a generator. The sites are decently spaced and quite large; we didn’t have any worries about running our little Honda generator. Cell signal was intermittent and not strong at all. 

Maybe our favorite campsite we’ve been to so far. We will definitely be back.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2021

Inexpensive

Fee:  $4.00 camping per night

          $2.00 day use fee

Limit:  14 days

            28 days on selected sites

Sites:  37 RV or tent sites but some are closed along with 2 bathrooms

due to tornado damage

Set in the rolling hills of east Texas you will find trash service, water, portapots instead of bathrooms.  Hunting season saw several sites were taken.  Toledo Bend Reservoir is on the Sabine River and has an area of 185,000 acres.  It is the largest man made body of water partially in Louisiana and Texas and the largest in the south.  The fifth largest by surface in the United States.  Deepest is at 110 feet and they do have alligators.  There are stumps and other under water obstructions so be careful while in the water.

Buffalo Hide loop was the best camping loop with views of the water but there were no water sites.

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Month of VisitNovember
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Reviewed Nov. 14, 2021

Average camping

We came in @10:00 pm on a Friday and to my surprise there were quite a few people but still plenty of sites available. Porta-potty’s we’re clean and plenty around. Not much wildlife and no hiking trails. We didn’t catch anything while fishing. It’s a beautiful area , good for a hunting camp or a quiet get a way.

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Reviewed Aug. 23, 2020

Lakeside Camping

This is a nice spot with a reasonable level of development. Campsites have trash and toilet, and leveled out spaces to put a vehicle or tent. Many have installed benches and tables too. Very peaceful and right on the water.

  • Review photo of Indian Mounds Recreation Area by David S., August 23, 2020
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Reviewed Feb. 16, 2020

Quiet place to camp

Indian Mounds Campground is located in East Texas near the Texas-Louisiana border in the Sabine National Forest. It is a quiet and peaceful location to camp.

RV and tent campsites come with a fire ring, a picnic table, and potable water. Good views of the lake and situated in forest area. Nearby hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing. Not many campers in campground and that made for a great stay!

Reviewed Aug. 7, 2019

Gorgeous

Beautiful place to camp! Access to boat ramps for fishing, with great areas to push in canoes/kayaks. Wonderful fishing on Toledo. LOTS of ants though! Also, not so clean.

  • Review photo of Indian Mounds Recreation Area by Leah F., August 7, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Indian Mounds Recreation Area have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Indian Mounds Recreation Area has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Indian Mounds Recreation Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Indian Mounds Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Indian Mounds Recreation Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is available.