Sandy Creek
Sandy Creek Park is located on the southeast side of B.A. Steinhagen Lake between the towns of Woodville and Jasper in southeast Texas. The lake provides a great getaway for fishing, boating, picnicking, camping and birding.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 62 |
| Tent-only | 6 |
| overnight shelter electric | 2 |
| group standard electric | 2 |
| group shelter nonelectric | 1 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 106 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
73 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 51 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 69 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 70 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 71 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 75 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 72 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 90 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 73 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 74 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 91 | Paved | Full | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 76 | OFOL | Electric | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 77 | OFOL | Electric | Pull-through | 65 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 26 | PPOI | Electric | Back-in | 88 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 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 2:00 PM, checkout 1:30 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 200 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Sandy Creek Park is open year-round and offers numerous campsites, 71 of which have water and electric hookups. A group day-use picnic shelter is also available. Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Jasper, Texas, take US-190 west for 10 miles. Turn south on FM 777 and travel 2 miles to County Road 155. Turn west and continue 2.5 miles, following signs into the campground.
| Nearest town | Jasper, Texas |
| Coordinates | 30.8083° N, 94.1583° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
General Policy No Refunds are given at the field location Individual Campsites If a customer cancels a campsite reservatiopn within 14 days of their scheduled arrival they shall be charged a $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Angelina 9244
31 mi from the campground · 100 acres · 0% contained
- PrescribedRx Polk 9275
38 mi from the campground · 900 acres · 0% contained
- PrescribedRx Polk 9277
40 mi from the campground · 34 acres · 0% contained
- PrescribedRx Hardin 9399
42 mi from the campground · 70 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 ↗ | 38.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Worth a stop
Nearby Martin Dies, Jr. State Park offers hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Walnut Slough, Sandy Creek and Neches Paddling Trails meander from 3-16 miles on the park's backwater sloughs, the open lake and the swift Neches River. The Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area is located at the north end of the lake, covering nearly 13,000 acres. The area boasts beautiful mature hardwoods, including cypress, sweet gum and red and water oak. Some areas features stands of loblolly and shortleaf pine. Visitors have the opportunity to hunt, fish, hike and view wildlife in the extraordinary ecosystem.
- 6.3 miMagnolia Ridge Kid's Fishing Pond Pass ↗Fishing site
Public land it sits in
National Forests in Texas begins about 0.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.3 miNational Forests in Texas ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,921,500 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
- US 190 Bridge at the Neches RiverStructure · Jasper · 3.3 mi
- Col. Randolph C. Doom HouseBuilding · Jasper · 8.2 mi
- Andrew Smyth HouseBuilding · Jasper · 8.8 mi
Natural features
The lake lies in the heart of the East Texas Pineywoods, a beautiful region known for its pine uplands, bottomland hardwoods and pine-hardwood mixed forests, which provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife. White-tailed deer, squirrels, rabbits, red and gray fox, Bobwhite quail, and numerous species of ducks, geese, waterfowl and songbirds make their home in the area.
Recreation
B.A. Steinhagen Lake is a prime location for boating, canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing. Several parks with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake, including facilities within Sandy Creek. Boat rentals are also available. Fishing is a popular pastime. Largemouth bass, catfish and crappie are the primary sport species found in the lake. Fishing docks are located within the park. The road system within Sandy Creek Park offers excellent family biking opportunities for 3-5 mile rides. Campers enjoy the park's volleyball court and children's playground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sandy Creek?
Sites at Sandy 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 Sandy Creek?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:30 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sandy Creek have?
76 sites, including 62 standard sites with power, 6 tent-only sites, 2 overnight shelter electric, and 2 group standard electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sandy 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 Sandy Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Sandy Creek?
Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sandy Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sandy Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sandy Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Sandy Creek?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 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 Sandy Creek?
B.A. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sandy Creek?
Jasper, Texas. Nearby Martin Dies, Jr.
Source: Getting there
What if Sandy Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Magnolia Ridge (6.2 mi), Ebenezer Park (18.2 mi), and Boykin Springs Camping (18.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby