Managed by the City of Jacksonville, Lake Jacksonville Recreation Area sits along the shore of Lake Jacksonville and provides full-hookup sites with electric and water connections, a dump station, showers, and drinking water. The lake itself draws families for swimming and tubing, and a sand beach area gives kids a dedicated spot to get in the water. Sites accommodate RVs and tent campers alike, with trash service and pet-friendly policies rounding out the basics. The campground is open year-round. Rates vary, so confirming current pricing before arrival is worth the call. Campers looking at camping near Jacksonville will find this one among the more amenity-complete options in the 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Jacksonville Recreation Area is located in Texas near Jacksonville
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
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 8/7/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
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
Reservations
Drive Time
- 36 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 3 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 40 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 47 min from Dallas, TX




