Hanks Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — JASPER · Texas · Sam Rayburn Reservoir
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Sam Rayburn Reservoir |
| Location | JASPER · Texas · Sam Rayburn Reservoir · 31.27194, -94.40306 · Map |
| Sites | 57 public sites counted from the federal listing — 47 standard electric; 8 overnight shelter electric; 1 group shelter electric; 1 group standard area electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 57 of 57 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 57 of 57 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 57 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 57 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 147 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 55 sites · 30 ft: 55 sites · 35 ft: 54 sites · 40 ft: 51 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 57 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 409-384-5716 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Hanks Creek Park has something for everyone, with plenty of water sports on Sam Rayburn Reservoir and volleyball, mountain biking, wild life viewing and birding for those who want to stay on shore.
The Red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is found throughout the forest surrounding the reservoir. The bird makes its home by pecking cavities in large, living pine trees. Recreation Fishing is excellent for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish, with frequent fishing tournaments. The lake is also popular for jet skiing, water skiing and swimming. Facilities The park features 47 campsites with electric hookups. Additional amenities include group camping, a playground, boat ramp and hot showers. Natural Features Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also called Lake Sam Rayburn, boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake completely in Texas. It's surrounded by the Angelina National Forest, and is within short proximity to the Sabine and Davy Crockett National Forests. Nearby Attractions The 20,700-acre Bannister Wildlife Management Area is on the northern peninsula of the lake. Hikers and bikers can come here to explore the designated Eastern Wild Turkey restoration site.
Directions, from the listing
From Zavalla, TX, take State Hwy 147 northeast for 1/4 mile, then turn north on FM 2109, go 8 miles to FM 2801. Turn right (east) on FM 2801 and go 2 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs into the campground.
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Trip Card — Hanks Creek
JASPER · Texas · Sam Rayburn Reservoir
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | JASPER · Texas · Sam Rayburn Reservoir |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 57 |
| Max RV | Up to 147 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 57 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232594 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.