Pine forest lines the drive into Willow Oak, a low-cost US Forest Service campground set on the shores of Toledo Bend Reservoir near Hemphill. At $4 per day, the site includes drinking water, portable toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, trash service, and a boat ramp with parking. Cell service is available. The campground runs all year and accepts pets. Anglers and paddlers looking for dog-friendly camping around Sabine National Forest will find this a functional base. McGee's Landing sits about 4.5 miles east for campers wanting a different setup.
Description
Willow Oak is located on the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir 12 miles south of Hemphill and is operated and maintained by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. The boat ramp offers access to the reservoir throughout most of the year. The reservoir is administrated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and Louisiana. Walk-in campsites are located in the grassy area adjacent to the boat ramp. Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. Extended camping is offered at: Willow Oak Recreation Area, Sites: RV-1 - RV-7 For more information call 409-625-1940.
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Map & DirectionsWillow Oak is located in Texas near Hemphill
Directions
From Hemphill follow Highway 87 south for 14 miles to entrance.
Coordinates
31.20500014 N
93.732 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome 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)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Alexandria, LA
- 1 hr 34 min from Beaumont, TX
- 1 hr 49 min from Lake Charles, LA
- 1 hr 56 min from Shreveport, LA
