Established Camping
Lake Jacksonville Recreation Area
Lake Jacksonville Recreation Area is located near Jacksonville, Texas, and features a landscape with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. Temperatures in this region typically range from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Lake Jacksonville itself, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating, and the scenic Love's Lookout, providing panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Description
Boat Ramps Camping Electricity Picnic Tables Restrooms Shelters Showers Water
About Lake Jacksonville
The City of Jacksonville Maintains the Lake Jacksonville Recreational Area Lake Jacksonville which is located about three miles from downtown Jacksonville and offers 1,325 acres of water. The lake is surrounded by homes and lovely East Texas scenery.
The Parks Department maintains ten screened shelters, seven camping sites with water and electricity and ten R.V. Pads with water and electricity. There are three boat ramps on the lake and two public swimming areas. The camping area also has restroom facilities with showers for the campers.
Location
Lake Jacksonville Recreation Area is located in Texas
Directions
The highways to Lake Jacksonville are west side of lake, follow 79W to FM747. East side of lake, take College Avenue (past Lon Morris College) to concession area (about 3 miles). For other southeast areas, follow S. Bolton to FM 347 and then continue on FM2138.
Coordinates
31.91985314 N
95.2906424 W
Detours Nearby
Music Springs
1 hr 7 min away
Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
1 hr 23 min away
Drive Time
- 36 min from Tyler
- 1 hr 3 min from Longview
- 1 hr 40 min from Shreveport
- 1 hr 47 min from Dallas
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
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