San Augustine

Location

7696 RR 255 WEST
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Policies

Check-in

3:00 PM

Check-out

2:00 PM

Max stay

14 nights

Pets

Allowed (per listing)

Campfires

Allowed (per listing)

About

San Augustine Park sits on the Ayish Bayou arm of Sam Rayburn Reservoir in the Piney Woods of southeast Texas, where long lake shorelines meet stands of pine and mixed hardwoods. The reservoir itself tops 114,000 acres and is the largest man-made lake entirely within Texas; that scale is obvious from the broad water views and the steady parade of recreational boats. Spring is a good time for birders neotropical migrants such as warblers and vireos pass through on their way to the Gulf and the understory here supports unusual plants, including native orchids and insect-eating species, while deer, waterfowl and other woodland creatures are common. Fishing is a defining activity on Sam Rayburn: largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish draw anglers year-round, and the lake's bass population supports more than 500 tournaments annually. Beyond the campground, the lake offers extensive boating and water-sports opportunities, marina concessions and privately owned lodges, and hikers can link from the eastern edge of the reservoir to a 28-mile route heading toward Toledo Bend Reservoir. The campground at San Augustine is a developed facility with utility connections and family-oriented amenities. It contains 91 campsites in total 90 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and one tent-only site and the day-use area includes a swimming beach, volleyball court, boat ramp, group shelter and an interpretive trail that highlights local plants and wildlife. These features make the park a practical base for anglers, boaters and families who want easy water access plus places to picnic and play. Horseback riding, additional hiking and other recreation are available elsewhere around the reservoir. For arrival and planning, the park is roughly 10 miles southwest of Pineland via FM 83 and FM 1751; check the park office or the managing agency's website for current fees, reservations, seasonal availability and any access requirements before you go.