Established Camping
Mill Creek Park
Mill Creek Park, near Jasper, Texas, is a solid choice for those looking to unwind in a peaceful setting. This campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, making it suitable for various camping styles, and it’s open year-round, so you can escape whenever the mood strikes.
Campers rave about the cleanliness of the facilities, with many noting that the bathrooms are well-maintained and stocked daily. The park is pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for the adventure. As one visitor put it, “The two ladies who manage the campground were wonderful and they kept the facilities very clean and tidy.”
If you're into swimming, there's a designated area nearby, although it may be closed at times. The campground is also a great spot for biking, with enough roads to get your wheels turning. Plus, the views from certain sites, like Site 77, are a hit among visitors, offering a lovely backdrop for your camping experience.
While some campers mentioned that the sites can feel a bit close together, the friendly atmosphere and the chance to enjoy a campfire under the stars make it a worthwhile destination. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Mill Creek Park has the essentials for a relaxing outdoor experience.
Description
Overview
Mill Creek Park is a large, comfortable campground on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also known as Lake Sam Rayburn, tucked in the piney woods of southeast Texas. The lake and the surrounding Angelina National Forest, provide a welcoming home for bald eagles in winter. The rare red-cockaded woodpecker also resides in the forest here.
Recreation
Fishing at the reservoir is wildly popular, with frequent fishing tournaments. Catches include largemouth bass, crappie and catfish. Birding is also big, with chances to see warblers, vireos and other migratory songbirds. A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest throughout the year.
Facilities
The park features 110 campsites with water and electric hookups. There's also a group shelter, boat ramp, designated swimming beach, a playground, and volleyball court for family entertainment.
Natural Features
The campground is on the southeast shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The lake boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake that's completely located in Texas.
Nearby Attractions
From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Location
Mill Creek Park is located in Texas
Directions
From Jasper, TX take US 96 N 18 mi to Brookeland, TX, then Loop 149 for 2 miles to the intersection w/Spur 165. Go west 1 mile to the park entrance.
Address
7696 RR 255 WEST
Jasper, TX 75951-9598
Coordinates
31.1513889 N
94.0063889 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 users
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Detours Nearby
Sandy Creek - Town Bluff Reservoir
25 min away
Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
48 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Beaumont
- 1 hr 42 min from Alexandria
- 1 hr 43 min from Lake Charles
- 1 hr 50 min from Shreveport
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 users
- AT&T5GExcellent 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)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- 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
