Angelina National Forest holds Townsend Park, a US Forest Service campground set among trees near both river and lake terrain in San Augustine County, Texas. At $3 per night, it ranks among the more affordable places to camp around Angelina National Forest. No pets are permitted. Campers wanting more amenities nearby can look at Cassells-Boykin Park, located 4 miles to the south.
Description
Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Boat ramp,Tent camping,Picnic tables,Parking
Natural Features
ocated in the heart of east Texas, the 153,179-acre Angelina National Forest is located in Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine and Jasper counties. The forest lies in the Neches River Basin and on the north and south shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a 114,500-acre lake on the Angelina River formed by the construction of Sam Rayburn Dam in the early 1960's.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Sam Rayburn
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTownsend Park is located in Texas near Zavalla
Public CampgroundCoordinates
31.3523 N
94.3138 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Beaumont, TX
- 1 hr 41 min from Shreveport, LA
- 1 hr 43 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 52 min from Tyler, TX
