The best campgrounds in Sam Rayburn Reservoir with fishing

Fishing draws crowds to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and if you’re travelling with a RV or camper, you’ll find over 380 options right on the water. Average nights run about $40, but you can snag a site for as little as $20. Campsites like Cashrock Farm and RV (1 review), Busters Private RV Park (1 review), and Happy Hippo Hilltop (1 review) put you close to the action. Expect easy access to fishing piers and boat launches, with plenty of spots set up for campfires. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and options for swimming or horseback riding round out the stay. Wildlife-watching at dawn is a highlight—bring binoculars and coffee.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Fishing draws crowds to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, and if you’re travelling with a RV or camper, you’ll find over 380 options right on the water. Average nights run about $40, but you can snag a site for as little as $20. Campsites like Cashrock Farm and RV (1 review), Busters Private RV Park (1 review), and Happy Hippo Hilltop (1 review) put you close to the action. Expect easy access to fishing piers and boat launches, with plenty of spots set up for campfires. Showers, pet-friendly rules, and options for swimming or horseback riding round out the stay. Wildlife-watching at dawn is a highlight—bring binoculars and coffee.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Bigfoot Kingtown RV Park

31 sites · RVs · Nacogdoches, TX

Welcome to Kingtown RV Park, where convenience meets comfort in the heart of Nacogdoches! Conveniently located at the Kingtown boat ramp for direct access to the Angelina River and Lake Sam Rayburn. Our park offers a serene and welcoming environment for RV enthusiasts and travelers alike. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-packed getaway, Kingtown RV Park is the perfect spot for you. The ease of access to the water, and beautiful surroundings will ensure an unforgettable stay.

2. Cashrock Farm and RV

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9 sites · RVs · Lufkin, TX

Cashrock Farm and RV Park features an extremely quiet and well maintained “mini-mansion” two bedroom cottage and RV parking spots on 55 acres with pine and oak trees sprinkled about, hay fields, two ponds and plenty of room for parking, walking, biking and horses. Cashrock is located approximately 8 miles from two towns, Lufkin and Diboll Texas, 7 miles frm Angelina Community College, close to nearby Nacogdoches (the oldest town in Texas) and only 1 1/2 to two hours from Houston or Galveston, NASA and the Gulf of Mexico (to the south) or Tyler and Longview (to the north). If you like bass fishing, Cashrock is only 20 minutes from the Lake Sam Rayburn Resevoir. With over 55 acres to roam and explore, abundant parking space accomodates a wide variety of event attendance.Events such as Weddings, Large picnics, corporate getaways, retreats or celebrations could be hosted “on the farm,” for an additional fee. The spaces can easily accommodate gatherings of 25 or more attendees. It’s a great venue for wedding and event photography sessions, too!

3. Happy Hippo Hilltop

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2 sites · Tents, RVs · Burkeville, TX

Discover our charming 5-acre hideaway, tucked away in the piney woods of Deep East Texas. Conveniently located, we are approximately 15 minutes away from the boat launches at Toledo Bend Lake, 30 minutes from Lake Sam Rayburn, and just 9 minutes from one of the largest ATV parks in Texas—the Sabine ATV Park ranked #2 by offroadingpro.com. Additionally, we have our very own Family Dollar and gas station less than a mile away that can meet most of your basic needs. That being said the nearest proper grocery store or hardware store is 20 to 30 minutes away. Our power offering is a 50amp plug so bring your adapter if you are looking to utilize power during your stay.

4. Cozy Cabin in Da Piney Woods!

1 site · Lodging · Colmesneil, TX

Get away from the city, relax, get in touch with nature, stargaze! One room rustic cabin on 74 wooded acres, walking trails, private, no neighbors. Pet friendly, king bed, full kitchen, fridge, stove, oven, ice maker, blender, pots, pans, utensils. Charcoal grill, fire pit, areas to sit outside. Unlimited LTE internet, Smart TV. 20 minutes to Sam Rayburn Lake and\or Martin Dies State Park and Lake Tejas, 10 min to the Angelina River Plenty of parking for your boat.

Public campgrounds in and near Sam Rayburn Reservoir

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Caney Creek Campground

26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Angelina National Forest

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Martin Dies Campground

176 sites · Tents, RVs · in Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

Red Hills Lake Campground

26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sabine National Forest

Willow Oak Campground

15 sites · in Sabine National Forest

Indian Mounds Campground

37 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sabine National Forest

Lakeview Campground

10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sabine National Forest

Ragtown Campground

25 sites · Tents, RVs · in Sabine National Forest

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Big Thicket Backcountry

1 site · in Big Thicket National Preserve

Stories from the community

Adam

March 2025

25 ft travel trailer

1 night at Happy Hippo Hilltop

Great place to stay. Myself, my two daughters (and pup) really enjoyed this quite peaceful campsite. Property owners happened to be camping on the 2nd site and where very helpful and informative. Will stay here again!