Reviews

Randy M

This is a great recreation site that is Forest Service owned and they have SRA as concessionaires. This was a great time and many opportunities for fishing and hiking around the rec area with the dog. Give this place a visit if you’re in the area.

Stacy Miss

I drove up hill to almost the end of campground. The view was amazing and it was so peaceful. I liked being able to take hot showers in private locked rooms per shower. No power hook up but had water access. There is boat dock. I was only person there the 2 days I stayed. Walked the entire campground. Many spots available in shadded trees. I picked one with views but when it's hotter will certainly stay in more shadded spots. Prices in photos

Ed Williams

Nice camping area, a small amount of traffic, couple of long term campers, but clean.

Rhiana Smith

My favorite place in the world. I've been camping and swimming here all my life. I was so sad when the tornadoes damaged it and shut it down. I was super worried that they would never reopen it, but to my delight and surprise, they did. I'll be happy to see it fully repaired and the trees growing back to how they were. It's still a beautiful place dear to my heart.

W W

Nice spot but no water electricity. It's a bit off the beaten path

mark s

Super basic. Very cheap though.

Jade Dowden

We have visited here a couple of times now. The kids absolutely love it. The water is the perfect temperature for them. The sun beating off of the lake is a beautiful sight when you are trying to have a picnic. There is lots of shade as well. This little place may not look like much but it's not about where you go, it's about the memories you make while you're there.

Rhiana Smith

My favorite place in the world. I've been camping and swimming here all my life. I was so sad when the tornadoes damaged it and shut it down. I was super worried that they would never reopen it, but to my delight and surprise, they did. I'll be happy to see it fully repaired and the trees growing back to how they were. It's still a beautiful place dear to my heart.

Michele Pariseault

Flooded. Good for boating. But I'm looking for places to swim and hike and this place is limited.

Roaxana Poskey

Great potential if Sabine River Authority (SRA) provides proper maintenance and if there was some patrol and enforcement of the camp rules. ‎It's difficult to understand what agency is responsible for keeping the facility safe and enforcing the camp regulations because it is a US Forest Service (USDA National Forest) property but it is maintained by SRA. Very little is given about this campground online so I will hopefully be able to help until the SRA and National Forest sites include more relevant information. PROS: campground and individual campsite layouts are functional, location is remote- no highway noise and no city noises. Four restroom facilities, three have cold showers. Campground trash disposal sites are maintained-fresh garbage bags and frequent trash service. Potable water is near all campsites. CONS: Restrooms: 2 of 4 men's were out of order, restrooms not maintained more than trash cans- insect/spider activity is quite an impediment and the buildings basically just need a major sweeping and scrubbing of the bugs and their droppings. I'm an experienced camper and I don't expect super nice and tidy bathrooms so this was excessive. Showers are COLD only. NO HOT WATER. Street light by large trash disposal area is not working. The one mile hiking trail is not maintained but it would be really great if so. We had to manually create passable portions in the trail (navigating tall grass, shrubs, vines, and many spider webs), thus getting far off the actual intended pathway and a bit lost. No camp authority was seen patrolling, just a local Sheriff once (not responsible for campground rule enforcement) and a game warden. Camp regulations are not followed by many campers. For example, generators are used outside allowed hours, including many people using them all night long (restricted use from 10pm-7am), making the experience quite polluted by the loud humming. I tried to report it but the SRA, Sabine National Forest office and the supervisor's office is not open outside of business hours and their answering machines don't leave any other contact numbers. Amenities: -drive in campsites -‎potable water -‎trash service -‎restrooms with flush toilets and COLD showers and electric plugs (I didn't check if they work) -‎no electrical hookups at sites (for RVs) -‎standing grill and separate fire pit at most sites -‎picnic table and lantern/trash post at most sites -‎RV waste water dumping station -‎boat ramp -‎hiking trail (see above) -‎day use picnic area and restrooms -‎$2 per vehicle for day use, $5 per single site and $8 per double site each night -‎fishing allowed