Established Camping
Townsend Park
Townsend Park is located near San Augustine in the Angelina National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a mix of pine and hardwood trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 40s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer, and nearby attractions include the Sam Rayburn Reservoir and the historic Mission Dolores.
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
Location
Townsend Park is located in Texas
Coordinates
31.3523 N
94.3138 W
Detours Nearby
Shirley Creek Marina & Campground
21 min away
Sandy Creek - Town Bluff Reservoir
49 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Beaumont
- 1 hr 41 min from Shreveport
- 1 hr 43 min from Longview
- 1 hr 52 min from Tyler
Access
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
