Hanks Creek

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

57Sites

147 ftMax rig

The place

Hanks Creek Park has something for everyone, with plenty of water sports on Sam Rayburn Reservoir and volleyball, mountain biking, wild life viewing and birding for those who want to stay on shore. The Red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is found throughout the forest surrounding the reservoir. The bird makes its home by pecking cavities in large, living pine trees. Recreation Fishing is excellent for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish, with frequent fishing tournaments. The lake is also popular for jet skiing, water skiing and swimming. Keep reading

Facilities The park features 47 campsites with electric hookups. Additional amenities include group camping, a playground, boat ramp and hot showers. Natural Features Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also called Lake Sam Rayburn, boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake completely in Texas. It's surrounded by the Angelina National Forest, and is within short proximity to the Sabine and Davy Crockett National Forests. Nearby Attractions The 20,700-acre Bannister Wildlife Management Area is on the northern peninsula of the lake. Hikers and bikers can come here to explore the designated Eastern Wild Turkey restoration site.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 57

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
HANKS CREEK	DU1	group shelter electric	—	15
HANKS CREEK	G1	group standard area electric	—	50
HANKS CREEK	S1	overnight shelter electric	66 ft	50
HANKS CREEK	S2	overnight shelter electric	66 ft	50
HANKS CREEK	S3	overnight shelter electric	63 ft	50
HANKS CREEK	S4	overnight shelter electric	56 ft	50
HANKS CREEK	S5	overnight shelter electric	67 ft	50
HANKS CREEK	S6	overnight shelter electric	64 ft	50
HANKS CREEK	S7	overnight shelter electric	147 ft	50
HANKS CREEK	S8	overnight shelter electric	65 ft	50
LOOA	01	standard electric	40 ft	30
LOOA	02	standard electric	51 ft	30
LOOA	03	standard electric	42 ft	30
LOOA	04	standard electric	52 ft	30
LOOA	05	standard electric	43 ft	30
LOOA	06	standard electric	52 ft	30
LOOA	07	standard electric	69 ft	30
LOOA	08	standard electric	37 ft	30
LOOA	09	standard electric	111 ft	30
LOOA	10	standard electric	60 ft	30
LOOA	11	standard electric	65 ft	30
LOOA	12	standard electric	63 ft	30
LOOA	13	standard electric	52 ft	30
LOOA	14	standard electric	54 ft	30
LOOA	15	standard electric	36 ft	30
LOOA	1a	standard electric	63 ft	50
LOOA	1b	standard electric	55 ft	50
LOOA	1c	standard electric	58 ft	50
LOOB	16	standard electric	63 ft	30
LOOB	17	standard electric	62 ft	30
LOOB	18	standard electric	57 ft	30
LOOB	19	standard electric	60 ft	50
LOOB	20	standard electric	90 ft	50
LOOC	21	standard electric	54 ft	30
LOOC	22	standard electric	96 ft	30
LOOC	23	standard electric	48 ft	30
LOOC	24	standard electric	39 ft	30
LOOC	25	standard electric	44 ft	30
LOOC	26	standard electric	30 ft	30
LOOC	27	standard electric	43 ft	30
LOOC	28	standard electric	40 ft	30
LOOC	29	standard electric	63 ft	30
LOOC	30	standard electric	49 ft	30
LOOC	31	standard electric	45 ft	30
LOOD	32	standard electric	50 ft	30
LOOD	33	standard electric	60 ft	30
LOOD	34	standard electric	106 ft	50
LOOD	35	standard electric	120 ft	30
LOOD	36	standard electric	72 ft	30
LOOD	37	standard electric	43 ft	30
LOOD	38	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOD	39	standard electric	40 ft	30
LOOD	40	standard electric	50 ft	30
LOOD	41	standard electric	48 ft	30
LOOD	42	standard electric	48 ft	30
LOOD	43	standard electric	58 ft	30
LOOD	44	standard electric	40 ft	30

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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