Directions and Factoids
Directions: From Hwy 59 in Jefferson, TX head north to the intersection of Hwy 59 and Hwy 49. Turn
left and head west on Hwy 49 for 3.4 miles to FM 729. Turn left on to FM 729 and head
3.4 to FM 726. Turn left on to FM 726 and head south for 1.7 miles. Lake O' the Pines
Project Office is on the left before you cross the dam.
Factoid: Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land
located in the piney woods of Northeast Texas. The lake is located partially in
Marion, Harrison, Upshur, Morris and Camp Counties. Recreation opportunities are
numerous with camping, boating, fishing, hunting, watchable wildlife, and bird
watching, including wintering bald eagles. Other local attractions include antique
shopping, Mardi Gras Upriver, the Annual Historic Pilgrimage, and Christmas
Candlelight Tour in Jefferson, TX. Local attractions also include Stagecoach days,
a Fire Ant Festival and Christmas lights in Marshall, TX, along with Texas Wildflower
Trail routes along some area roads.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
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Camping |
E | Electric Campsites |
N | Non-electric Campsites |
P | Primitive Campsites |
G | Group Camping |
D | Dump Station |
Fishing |
C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
D | Fishing Docks |
P | Fishing Piers |
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Picnic |
A | Picnic Area |
G | Group Picnic |
GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
Swimming |
BE | Beach |
P | Swimming Pool |
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Trails |
B | Bike Trails |
Q | Equestrian Trails |
H | Hiking Trails |
I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
F | Fitness Trails |
W | Water Trails |
S | Snow Mobile Trails |
CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
M | Multipurpose Trails |
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