Townsend
FSU.S. Forest Service — Texas · National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas |
| Location | Texas · National Forests and Grasslands in Texas · 31.35230, -94.31380 · Map |
| Sites | 10 public sites counted from the federal listing — 10 standard nonelectric |
| 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 0 of 10 sites Water hookups at 0 of 10 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 10 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 10 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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. |
| Phone | N/A |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation Boat ramp,Tent camping,Picnic tables,Parking
Natural Features ocated in the heart of east Texas, the 153,179-acre Angelina National Forest is located in Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine and Jasper counties. The forest lies in the Neches River Basin and on the north and south shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a 114,500-acre lake on the Angelina River formed by the construction of Sam Rayburn Dam in the early 1960's.
Nearby Attractions Lake Sam Rayburn
Nearest federal campgrounds
8 mi straight-line · JASPER TexasFSU.S. Forest ServiceCaney Creek
15 mi straight-line · TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSan Augustine
17 mi straight-line · JASPER TexasFSU.S. Forest ServiceBoykin Springs Camping
20 mi straight-line · TexasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRayburn
21 mi straight-line · JASPER Texas
Trip Card — Townsend
Texas · National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas · National Forests and Grasslands in Texas |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 10 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10158892 · 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.