Rayburn

Photo · Deb & Brian North

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

27Sites

99 ftMax rig

The place

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. Recreation Sam Rayburn Reservoir is well-known for its largemouth bass, with numerous tournaments hosted here each year. Keep reading

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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

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

The sites · 27

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
LOOB	33	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOOB	34	standard electric	65 ft	50
LOOB	35	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	36	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	37	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	38	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	39	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	40	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	41	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	43	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	44	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	45	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	46	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	47	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	48	standard electric	70 ft	50
LOOB	49	standard electric	99 ft	50
LOOC	55	management	20 ft	—
LOOC	56	management	36 ft	—
LOOC	57	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
LOOC	58	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
LOOC	59	standard nonelectric	33 ft	—
LOOC	60	group standard nonelectric	39 ft	—
LOOC	61	tent only nonelectric	25 ft	—
LOOC	62	tent only nonelectric	15 ft	—
LOOC	63	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOOC	64	tent only nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOOC	65	tent only nonelectric	15 ft	—

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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