Deep in the East Texas piney woods, Rayburn Campground sits along the shores of Sam Rayburn Lake within the Army Corps of Engineers recreation area. The campground accommodates everything from tent campers to large RVs up to 99 feet, with both electric and water hookups available at developed sites. Access comes via drive-in, walk-in, or boat-in options, making it flexible for different camping styles.
Sites spread across forested and open terrain, with some positioned directly on the water near the boat ramp. Brian K. stayed at "site #39 right by the water and boat ramp, very very breezy and comfortable." The campground maintains level parking pads and clean facilities including restrooms, drinking water, and a dump station. A camp host stays on-site year-round, keeping grounds well-maintained with regularly mowed grass and cleared pine needles.
Winter visits offer particularly quiet experiences, with minimal crowds and opportunities to watch bass boats work the lake. Campers report excellent sunrise and sunset viewing opportunities, along with sounds of loons, mourning doves, and coyotes throughout the day and night. The location feels remote despite road access, and fishing remains the primary activity. For additional camping options in the region, see campgrounds around Sam Rayburn Recreation Area.
Reservations are accepted, and the campground operates year-round with rates ranging from free to $28 per night depending on site amenities.
Description
Overview
Rayburn Park lies on the north shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a popular family destination with boating and fishing and access to hunting less than a mile away. Sam Rayburn Reservoir and the surrounding Angelina National Forest provide a wintering habitat for the bald eagle. During the winter months, forest visitors may see the bald eagle soaring over the lake, perched on a flooded snag or in a tall pine along the shoreline.
Recreation
Sam Rayburn Reservoir is well-known for its largemouth bass, with numerous tournaments hosted here each year. Among the most impressive catches ever recorded is a 74-pound Flathead catfish. The lake is also popular for jet skiing, water skiing, swimming and birding. It's used as a feeding and resting grounds for migratory birds on their path to the Gulf Coast. A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest year-round.
Facilities
Rayburn park is open year-round and features 16 campsites with water and 50 amp electric hookups. The park also offers 9 non-electric sites, one of which is a group site. Two boat ramps, a swim beach, and a playground are also available within the campground.
Natural Features
At 114,000 surface acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man-made lake that is completely within the boundaries of Texas. The reservoir is fed by the Angelina River, a major tributary of the Neches River. The piney woods region boasts native flora like orchids, insect-eating plants and scores of animal species.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRayburn is located in Texas near Brookeland
Directions
From Pineland, TX, take FM 83 west 10 miles, then go south on FM 705 for 11 miles to FM 3127, then west for 1.5 miles and make a left into the park entrance.
Address
7696 RR 255 WEST
Jasper, TX 75951-9598
Coordinates
31.1066667 N
94.1072222 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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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)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 59 min from Beaumont, TX
- 2 hrs 7 min from Shreveport, LA
- 2 hrs 23 min from Alexandria, LA
- 2 hrs 24 min from Lake Charles, LA
