Army Corps of Engineers · Lake O' The Pines · Jefferson, TX

Brushy Creek

Brushy Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. Address to get here: 189 Brushy Creek Park Rd. Jefferson, TX 75657

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Brushy Creek Gate HouseBrushy Creek MapRV 1Brushy Creek Brochure Front
Photos courtesy of Bradford Grems, LOP · Recreation.gov

Site mix

RV with electric39
Tent-only25
Standard with electric22
tent only electric12
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 115 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

98 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
E101R1ElectricBack-in80PavedPartial50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E102R1RV electricBack-in53PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E103R1RV electricPull-through85PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E104R1ElectricBack-in63PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E105R1RV electricBack-in68PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E106R1ElectricBack-in70PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E107R1ElectricBack-in60PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E108R1RV electricPull-through90PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E109R1RV electricPull-through100PavedFull50 ampYes / –10 / 2Yes
E110R1RV electricPull-through115PavedFull50 ampYes / –20 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Campground map of Brushy Creek
Campground map published by Army Corps of Engineers on Recreation.gov, credited to LOP. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length180 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite E204 is listed accessible

Brushy Creek features 62 RV campsites with water and electric hookups. There are also 37 tent campsites, 12 of these sites have electricity available. Restrooms with showers are located in each section of the park. Trash receptacles are located throuhout the park. A boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, swimming beach, fishing dock, and sewer dump station are also provided.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Brushy Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.08 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowFebruary: 4.23 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowMarch: 4.83 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowApril: 4.74 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.11 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 2.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.61 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 4.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 45.5°F averageFebruary: 49.1°F averageMarch: 56.8°F averageApril: 64.1°F averageMay: 72.3°F averageJune: 79.9°F averageJuly: 83.1°F averageAugust: 82.7°F averageSeptember: 76.2°F averageOctober: 65.1°F averageNovember: 54.5°F averageDecember: 47.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Jefferson, 10 miles from the campground at 211 feet, station USC00414577 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 50 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Jefferson, TX, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for approximately 3.5 miles, then turn left again onto FM 726. Travel 5.0 miles, turn right at the stop sign and follow signs to the park entrance.

Nearest townJefferson, Texas
Coordinates32.7428° N, 94.5358° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Smith 9347

    50 mi from the campground · 3 acres · 0% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗21.2 mi
Outdoor gearArmored Heart Arms LLC ↗28.2 mi
RV sales & serviceLangdon RV & Trailer Sales ↗53.2 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Brushy Creek Park - Campground Review

Worth a stop

The nearby towns of Jefferson and Marshall offer plenty of historic and tourist attractions, and Texas Wildflower Trail routes are located along the roads surrounding the lake.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land, encompassing an area so large it spans five counties. The lake was created by the construction of the Ferrell's Bridge Dam on the Big Cypress Bayou. The reservoir was originally created as part of the overall plan for flood control in the Red River Basin below Denison Dam in Oklahoma, and has now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground. Hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and small game are available on nearby public lands. Lake O' the Pines fishing includes largemouth, spotted, and white bass along with crappie, catfish, and sunfish. In addition to boat fishing there are areas for bank fishing along the shore and below the dam along Big Cypress Bayou. Birdwatchers are also encouraged to bring their binoculars as numerous resident and migratory bird species inhabit the area. Bald eagle sightings are a common occurrence in fall and winter and they are occasionally sighted in spring and summer.

Guidebooks for Texas

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    Wendel Withrow, 2018
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Brushy Creek?

Sites at Brushy Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Brushy Creek?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Brushy Creek have?

99 sites, including 39 RV sites with electric, 25 tent-only sites, 22 standard sites with power, and 12 tent only electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Brushy Creek?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Brushy Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Brushy Creek?

Restrooms with showers are located in each section of the park.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Brushy Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Brushy Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Brushy Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Brushy Creek?

Site E204 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Brushy Creek?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Brushy Creek?

Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Brushy Creek?

Jefferson, Texas. The nearby towns of Jefferson and Marshall offer plenty of historic and tourist attractions, and Texas Wildflower Trail routes are located along the roads surrounding the lake.

Source: Getting there