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Overlook Day Use (TX)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Lake O' The Pines
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Lake O' The Pines |
| Location | Lake O' The Pines |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group picnic area |
| 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 1 of 1 sites (up to 20 amp where reported) Water hookups at 1 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 09:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | 9036652336 |
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 The Overlook Day Use area feuatures a beautiful lookout point at the north end of the dam at Lake O' the Pines. Here, almost 4 miles stright of lake can be season when the weather conditions are right. A great place to spend time with large groups and lots of nearby areas to recreate.
Day Use Overlook is about 10 miles from Jefferson, TX. At the intersection of 49 and 59, follow 49 West Northwest for 4 miles till you reach FM 729. From there, turn left onto 729 and go 3.5 miles till you reach a left turn at FM 726. Follow 726 2.5 miles till you reach the dam. Overlook Day Use will be on the right about 100 yards past Buckhorn Creek Campground.
Recreation From Overlook you can see the main body of the lake where most recreation takes place like skiing, wake boarding, and tubing. There is also great access to areas for those looking to kayak, sail or fish.
Facilities A pavilion with electric and water is available upon rental. A boat ramp with boat and trailer parking near the Fishing and Boat dock. There are also plenty of palces to fish from the shoreline.
Natural Features An area with a large open field overlooking Lake O' the Pines from the south end, features rolling hills and tall pines all around.
Nearby Attractions Lakeside Day Use and Buckhorn Creek Campground.
Directions, from the listing
Day Use Overlook is about 10 miles from Jefferson, TX. At the intersection of 49 and 59, follow 49 West Northwest for 4 miles till you reach FM 729. From there, turn left onto 729 and go 3.5 miles till you reach a left turn at FM 726. Follow 726 2.5 miles till you reach the dam. Overlook Day Use will be on the right about 100 yards past Buckhorn Creek Campground.
Trip Card — Overlook Day Use (TX)
Lake O' The Pines
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake O' The Pines |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10006147 · 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.