Water Activities
Make a Splash in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Enjoy a variety of water activities across the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, from fishing and paddling to swimming and boating. With lakes, rivers, and creeks throughout the forests, visitors can cast a line, launch a kayak, or cool off in designated swim areas while surrounded by the natural beauty of Texas.
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Bayou Boat Ramp
Site Open
Bayou Boat Ramp provides year-round access to the 114,000-acre Sam Rayburn Reservoir.Boat ramp: Concrete
Black Creek Lake
Site Open
Located on the north shore of the 35-acre Black Creek Lake, Black Creek Recreation Area has a picnic area and boat launch facility. The area also has 14 walk-in camping sites available. Cash, Check…
Bouton Lake
Site Open
Bouton Lake Campground provides visitors with primitive camping, fishing and hiking amidst bottomland hardwoods and cypress trees. LAKE USE - Visitors should note that the west side of Bouton Lake is…
Boykin Springs
Site Open
Boykin Springs Recreation Area offers camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking or just getting in touch with nature. A picnic shelter accommodating up to 74 people is available by reservation. The area…
Cagle Recreation Area
Site Open
Cagle Recreation Area, located on the shores of Lake Conroe, offers great fishing and water sports just 45 minutes north of Houston. This recreation area offers a developed boat ramp, hiking trails…
Caney Creek
Site Open
The Caney Creek Recreation Area is located on the 114,000 acre Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The area provides boat access and primitive camp sites. This is a PACK IT IN/PACK IT OUT site. No trash service…
Coffee Mill Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Located on the north shore of the 750-acre Coffee Mill Lake, Coffee Mill Recreation Area was completed in 1968 with additional major construction done by volunteers in the early 1990s. The lake was…
Double Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Double Lake Recreation Area was built in 1937 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and offers camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking or just getting back in touch with nature. A 21-mile…
East Hamilton Boat Ramp
Site Open
The East Hamilton Boat Ramp, located on the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir, is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas.The SRA-TX operates and maintains additional…
East Lake Crockett
Site Open
Located on the northeast shore of the 450-acre Lake Crockett, East Lake Crockett Recreation Area was completed in 1968. Lake Crockett was built in the 1930s and has provided recreational…