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Red Hill Lake: (409) 625-1940
Red Hill Lake is located a short distance from Toledo Bend Reservoir. Completed in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this area offers camping, fishing and swimming on a picturesque 19-acre lake.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Red Hill Lake is Open for the season. |
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| Operational Hours: | Red Hill Lake is Open for the season beginning May 1st. |
| Area Amenities: | Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water |
| Fees: | CAMPING - $6.00 per campsite per night, $10.00 per night for sites with electric hookups (one vehicle per campsite). DAY-USE FEE - $3.00 per vehicle, per day. https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/red-hill-lake-day-use |
| Closest Towns: | Milam, TX - 2.5 miles Hemphill, TX - 10 miles San Augustine, TX - Approx. 20 miles |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
General Information
Directions:Milam - From Milam, travel 2.5 miles north on TX87.
Hemphill - From Hemphill, travel 10 miles north on TX87.
San Augustine - From San Augustine, follow Highway 21 east for 18 miles to Milam, TX; turn left (north) on Highway 87 for 2.5 mi.
General Notes:
Open seasonally. Contact district office for exact dates.
Activities
Campground Camping
RV Camping
Dump station available in the campground.
| No. of Sites | 9 trailer sites. 8 sites with electric hookups. |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Asphalt |
| Reservation Info | No reservations needed. |
| Hookup - Water | No |
| Size Restrictions | Site size is 18’x36’. |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | Yes |
| Hookups - Electric | 30 amp |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Non-motorized boats only
Picnicking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Rowboats & electric motors are allowed on the lake.
Swimming
Amenities
| Camping trailer: | 9 trailer sites. 8 have electricity. Site size is 18’x36’. |
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| Picnic tables: | 6 picnic tables with fire rings |
| Tent camping: | Tent pads at 6 sites |
| Toilets: | Vault toilets and outside cold water showers available within a short distance of each camping site |
| Drinking water: | Drinking water available within a short distance of each camping site |
Location
