The best camping near Sam Rayburn with fishing

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Sam Rayburn draws anglers with its bass-heavy waters and easy access to shoreline fishing. You’ll find over 380 fishing-focused campsites here, many right on the lake or tucked into shady pine groves. Expect average nightly rates around $40, with budget spots dipping to $20. Top picks include Happy Hippo Hilltop (1 review), Busters Private RV Park (1 review), and Cashrock Farm and RV (1 review). Most sites offer showers, toilets, and allow campfires—handy after a day casting for largemouth or catfish. Swimming and horseback riding round out the local scene, but fishing is the big draw. Bring your tackle box and a sense of adventure.

100% (99) 48 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sam Rayburn

Hilleetla

1. Hilleetla

98%
(129)
29mi from Sam Rayburn · 2 sites · Tents
Greetings from Hilleetla! This beautiful property with big rolling hills, big trees, spring water, creeks and lakes lies deep within the Big Thicket, behind the Pine Curtain. Originally a dairy farm, with the old barn and milk bottles intact, then a miniature pony farm with a miniature stable to match, and later a vacation home for some quasi-urbanites. Now our home, our muse, and our place of refuge. A place to share with friends and family and those seeking an authentic experience, here, on the ground. A working farm, a plant nursery, a garden, our forest farm, and our center for creativity, love, life and design. As a landscape architect (Alissa), designer and horticulturalist (David), we've found our match here, at what we now call Hilleetla. Join us on a Full Moon or New Moon (Star Gazing!) and get 15% off!
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from 
$39
 / night
Happy Hippo Hilltop

2. Happy Hippo Hilltop

100%
(1)
22mi from Sam Rayburn · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$20
 / night
Cashrock Farm and RV

3. Cashrock Farm and RV

100%
(1)
40mi from Sam Rayburn · 9 sites · RVs
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!
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$50
 / night
Angelina National Forest

4. Angelina National Forest

100%
(2)
26 sites · Broaddus, Texas
Camp among the angels at this heavenly national forest in Texas.
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

5. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

100%
(11)
176 sites · Jasper, Texas
Feel alive at this state park in eastern Texas, where a diversity of wildlife rules.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Cozy Cabin in Da Piney Woods!

6. Cozy Cabin in Da Piney Woods!

17mi from Sam Rayburn · 1 site · Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$99
 / night
Bigfoot Kingtown RV Park

7. Bigfoot Kingtown RV Park

37mi from Sam Rayburn · 31 sites · RVs
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.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
The Good Life RV Park

8. The Good Life RV Park

45mi from Sam Rayburn · 11 sites
The Good Life RV Park stands out as a brand new destination for RV enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of comfort and convenience with its 50 full hook-up, pet-friendly RV sites available for daily, weekly, and monthly stays. This park is designed to provide an exceptional experience, featuring amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the grounds, a coin-operated laundry facility, and a newly constructed dog park for your furry friends. Nestled in the heart of East Texas, just 6 miles south of Lufkin, The Good Life RV Park is ideally situated near a variety of restaurants, shopping options, and a wealth of outdoor activities. Guests can explore the nearby Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, where you can catch large mouth bass, crappie, and catfish year-round. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, The Good Life RV Park is the perfect base for your East Texas getaway.
Jasper Country Club & RV Resort

9. Jasper Country Club & RV Resort

7.9mi from Sam Rayburn · 73 sites
Jasper Country Club & RV Resort stands out as a welcoming retreat where every visitor becomes part of our close-knit family. Nestled conveniently in Jasper, Texas, and easily accessible from Major Highway 96, our resort offers ample space for large rigs, extra vehicles, trailers, and boats, making it an ideal destination for travelers of all kinds. As you explore our beautiful grounds, take a leisurely stroll along the scenic walking paths. You'll find inviting benches perfect for soaking in the stunning Texas landscape. Our resort is not just a place to stay; it’s a gateway to outdoor adventures. Enjoy nearby natural features, swimming holes, and a variety of outdoor activities that the region has to offer. Whether you're looking to relax or embark on an adventure, Jasper Country Club & RV Resort is the perfect spot for your next Texas getaway. Book your stay today and experience the charm and hospitality that make us unique!
Sabine National Forest

10. Sabine National Forest

113 sites · Milam, Texas
This gigantic natural preserve in East Texas is a fishing and hunting paradise.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Big Thicket National Preserve

11. Big Thicket National Preserve

92%
(6)
1 site · Warren, Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, and Big Thicket is no exception.

Sam Rayburn draws anglers with its bass-heavy waters and easy access to shoreline fishing. You’ll find over 380 fishing-focused campsites here, many right on the lake or tucked into shady pine groves. Expect average nightly rates around $40, with budget spots dipping to $20. Top picks include Happy Hippo Hilltop (1 review), Busters Private RV Park (1 review), and Cashrock Farm and RV (1 review). Most sites offer showers, toilets, and allow campfires—handy after a day casting for largemouth or catfish. Swimming and horseback riding round out the local scene, but fishing is the big draw. Bring your tackle box and a sense of adventure.

100% (99) 48 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Sam Rayburn

Hilleetla

1. Hilleetla

98%
(129)
29mi from Sam Rayburn · 2 sites · Tents
Greetings from Hilleetla! This beautiful property with big rolling hills, big trees, spring water, creeks and lakes lies deep within the Big Thicket, behind the Pine Curtain. Originally a dairy farm, with the old barn and milk bottles intact, then a miniature pony farm with a miniature stable to match, and later a vacation home for some quasi-urbanites. Now our home, our muse, and our place of refuge. A place to share with friends and family and those seeking an authentic experience, here, on the ground. A working farm, a plant nursery, a garden, our forest farm, and our center for creativity, love, life and design. As a landscape architect (Alissa), designer and horticulturalist (David), we've found our match here, at what we now call Hilleetla. Join us on a Full Moon or New Moon (Star Gazing!) and get 15% off!
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from 
$39
 / night
Happy Hippo Hilltop

2. Happy Hippo Hilltop

100%
(1)
22mi from Sam Rayburn · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from 
$20
 / night
Cashrock Farm and RV

3. Cashrock Farm and RV

100%
(1)
40mi from Sam Rayburn · 9 sites · RVs
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!
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$50
 / night
Angelina National Forest

4. Angelina National Forest

100%
(2)
26 sites · Broaddus, Texas
Camp among the angels at this heavenly national forest in Texas.
Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

5. Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

100%
(11)
176 sites · Jasper, Texas
Feel alive at this state park in eastern Texas, where a diversity of wildlife rules.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
Cozy Cabin in Da Piney Woods!

6. Cozy Cabin in Da Piney Woods!

17mi from Sam Rayburn · 1 site · Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$99
 / night
Bigfoot Kingtown RV Park

7. Bigfoot Kingtown RV Park

37mi from Sam Rayburn · 31 sites · RVs
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.
Pets
Full hookups
from 
$40
 / night
The Good Life RV Park

8. The Good Life RV Park

45mi from Sam Rayburn · 11 sites
The Good Life RV Park stands out as a brand new destination for RV enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of comfort and convenience with its 50 full hook-up, pet-friendly RV sites available for daily, weekly, and monthly stays. This park is designed to provide an exceptional experience, featuring amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the grounds, a coin-operated laundry facility, and a newly constructed dog park for your furry friends. Nestled in the heart of East Texas, just 6 miles south of Lufkin, The Good Life RV Park is ideally situated near a variety of restaurants, shopping options, and a wealth of outdoor activities. Guests can explore the nearby Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, where you can catch large mouth bass, crappie, and catfish year-round. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, The Good Life RV Park is the perfect base for your East Texas getaway.
Jasper Country Club & RV Resort

9. Jasper Country Club & RV Resort

7.9mi from Sam Rayburn · 73 sites
Jasper Country Club & RV Resort stands out as a welcoming retreat where every visitor becomes part of our close-knit family. Nestled conveniently in Jasper, Texas, and easily accessible from Major Highway 96, our resort offers ample space for large rigs, extra vehicles, trailers, and boats, making it an ideal destination for travelers of all kinds. As you explore our beautiful grounds, take a leisurely stroll along the scenic walking paths. You'll find inviting benches perfect for soaking in the stunning Texas landscape. Our resort is not just a place to stay; it’s a gateway to outdoor adventures. Enjoy nearby natural features, swimming holes, and a variety of outdoor activities that the region has to offer. Whether you're looking to relax or embark on an adventure, Jasper Country Club & RV Resort is the perfect spot for your next Texas getaway. Book your stay today and experience the charm and hospitality that make us unique!
Sabine National Forest

10. Sabine National Forest

113 sites · Milam, Texas
This gigantic natural preserve in East Texas is a fishing and hunting paradise.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
Big Thicket National Preserve

11. Big Thicket National Preserve

92%
(6)
1 site · Warren, Texas
Everything is bigger in Texas, and Big Thicket is no exception.

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