Directions and Factoids
Directions: From Jasper, 15 miles northwest on TX 63, then east on TX 255.
Factoid: At 114,500+ acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man-made lake located totally within the
boundaries of the state of Texas. The lake is located deep in the Piney Woods of Southeast
Texas, nestled within the Angelina and Sabine National Forest. Sam Rayburn Reservoir is
nationally renowned for its large mouth bass fishing, hosting numerous tournaments each
year. Recreation opportunities include camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and hunting as
well as concessions offered by marinas.
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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