Rayburn
Rayburn Park lies on the north shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a popular family destination with boating and fishing and access to hunting less than a mile away. Sam Rayburn Reservoir and the surrounding Angelina National Forest provide a wintering habitat for the bald eagle. During the winter months, forest visitors may see the bald eagle soaring over the lake, perched on a flooded snag or in a tall pine along the shoreline.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 16 |
| Tent-only | 5 |
| Standard, no hookups | 3 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
25 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 34 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 35 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 36 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 37 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 38 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 39 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 40 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes | |
| 41 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 43 | LOOB | Electric | Back-in | Paved | 50 amp | Yes / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
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.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Rayburn park is open year-round and features 16 campsites with water and 50 amp electric hookups. The park also offers 9 non-electric sites, one of which is a group site. Two boat ramps, a swim beach, and a playground are also available within the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Pineland, TX, take FM 83 west 10 miles, then go south on FM 705 for 11 miles to FM 3127, then west for 1.5 miles and make a left into the park entrance.
| Nearest town | Jasper, Texas |
| Coordinates | 31.1067° N, 94.1072° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Angelina 9244
25 mi from the campground · 100 acres · 0% contained
- PrescribedRx Polk 9277
38 mi from the campground · 34 acres · 0% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 37.6 mi |
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Explore
Video
A Virtual Campground Tour Of Rayburn Park On Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
Worth a stop
From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
- 4.2 miSam Rayburn Marina Resort ↗Boat launch
- 8.8 miHanks Creek Day Use Pass ↗Day use
- 9 miCaney Creek Day Use Pass ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside National Forests in Texas.
- inNational Forests in Texas ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,921,500 acres
- 12.4 miUpland Island Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,248 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Andrew Smyth HouseBuilding · Jasper · 12 mi
- Col. Randolph C. Doom HouseBuilding · Jasper · 12.7 mi
- Jasper County CourthouseBuilding · Jasper · 14.3 mi
Natural features
At 114,000 surface acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man-made lake that is completely within the boundaries of Texas. The reservoir is fed by the Angelina River, a major tributary of the Neches River. The piney woods region boasts native flora like orchids, insect-eating plants and scores of animal species.
Recreation
Sam Rayburn Reservoir is well-known for its largemouth bass, with numerous tournaments hosted here each year. Among the most impressive catches ever recorded is a 74-pound Flathead catfish. The lake is also popular for jet skiing, water skiing, swimming and birding. It's used as a feeding and resting grounds for migratory birds on their path to the Gulf Coast. A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest year-round.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rayburn?
Sites at Rayburn are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rayburn?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Rayburn have?
27 sites, including 16 standard sites with power, 5 tent-only sites, 3 standard sites without power, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Rayburn?
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 Rayburn have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Rayburn?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rayburn. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Rayburn?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Rayburn?
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 Rayburn?
Sam Rayburn Reservoir is well-known for its largemouth bass, with numerous tournaments hosted here each year. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rayburn?
Jasper, Texas. From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Source: Getting there
What if Rayburn is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ebenezer Park (2.7 mi), Twin Dikes (3.7 mi), and San Augustine (6.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby