Fishing and swimming opportunities draw campers to this Army Corps of Engineers campground on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The facility provides water and electric hookups across sites that vary significantly in terrain, with some requiring substantial leveling due to slopes toward the lake. Site 63 offers lake views on three sides, while sites numbered below 90 typically provide the best lakefront access.
The campground maintains a reputation for low occupancy and minimal noise. RaD_Travels found it "spacious, clean, quiet" during a winter stay. Most sites include asphalt pads and receive adequate shade from mature trees, though the uneven terrain requires attention to RV leveling. A public beach area serves swimmers, and the grassy shoreline areas accommodate bank fishing.
Facilities include restrooms with push-button showers, covered picnic tables, and a conveniently located dump station near the exit. Cell service runs weak throughout the campground, with Verizon providing the most reliable coverage at around 20 Mbps download speeds. Small ants can be persistent around campsites during warmer months.
The campground operates under standard Corps policies with reservations available and pets permitted. For additional camping options in the area, campers can explore places to camp around Sam Rayburn Recreation Area. The facility works well for anglers, families seeking lake access, and RV campers comfortable with uneven terrain.
Description
Overview
San Augustine Park is set along the Ayish Bayou tributary on the shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. In spring, take advantage of excellent birding opportunities as neotropical birds like warblers and vireos pass through the lake en route to the Gulf of Mexico.
Recreation
The lake is a highly popular destination for boating and fishing. Game fish include largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish, but it is the abundance of bass, which inspires more than 500 annual tournaments.
Facilities
San Augustine features 100 sites with electric and water hook-ups. Among the many amenities are a group shelter, designated swim beach (open Apr-Sep), volleyball, boat ramp and an interpretive trail.
Natural Features
With more than 114,000 surface acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man-made lake that is completely within the boundaries of the state 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
Location
Public CampgroundCOE Sam Rayburn Reservoir San Augustine Park is located in Texas
Directions
From Pineland, TX, take FM 83 west 6 miles, then south on FM 1751 for 4 miles to the park entrance.
Address
7696 RR 255 WEST
Jasper, TX 75951-9598
Coordinates
31.1991667 N
94.0788889 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/11/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/11/26- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/14/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/11/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/11/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/14/26
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
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 41 min from Beaumont, TX
- 1 hr 56 min from Shreveport, LA
- 2 hrs 5 min from Alexandria, LA
- 2 hrs 6 min from Lake Charles, LA
