Hanks Creek

$28.00–$150.00/night

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7696 RR 255 WEST
JASPER, TX 75951-9598

Overview

Hanks Creek Park has something for everyone, with plenty of water sports on Sam Rayburn Reservoir and volleyball, mountain biking, wild life viewing and birding for those who want to stay on shore.

The Red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is found throughout the forest surrounding the reservoir. The bird makes its home by pecking cavities in large, living pine trees.

Recreation

Fishing is excellent for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish, with frequent fishing tournaments. The lake is also popular for jet skiing, water skiing and swimming.

Facilities

The park features 47 campsites with electric hookups. Additional amenities include group camping, a playground, boat ramp and hot showers.

Natural Features

Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also called Lake Sam Rayburn, boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake completely in Texas. It's surrounded by the Angelina National Forest, and is within short proximity to the Sabine and Davy Crockett National Forests.

Nearby Attractions

The 20,700-acre Bannister Wildlife Management Area is on the northern peninsula of the lake. Hikers and bikers can come here to explore the designated Eastern Wild Turkey restoration site.

Camp site features

Across 56 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 56 sites
  • Water hookups: all 56 sites
  • Fire pit: all 56 sites
  • Picnic table: 55 of 56 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 56 sites
  • Group sites: 1 of 56 sites
  • Longest RV: 147 ft
  • Largest party: 50 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV/MOTORHOME, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Zavalla, TX, take State Hwy 147 northeast for 1/4 mile, then turn north on FM 2109, go 8 miles to FM 2801. Turn right (east) on FM 2801 and go 2 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs into the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

395 reviews
5 stars
192
4 stars
112
3 stars
49
2 stars
23
1 stars
19
Dale G
Loop:Looa
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Reviewed 11 days ago
Some very nice campsites in this park. Cell service is poor in the area but you can walk around and get a signal. Camp hosts were helpful.
Daniel N G
Loop:Lood
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Reviewed a month ago
The front entrance gate has been out of service for months. Fix the front gate.
Ronnie M
Loop:Hanks Creek
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Need more water !!!!! LOL... Everything went very well
Brandy E
Loop:Hanks Creek
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Reviewed 4 months ago
We actually stayed here for a week with a group and added an extra night to spend just with the family. On day one, we went to take a shower and found that there were ants coming out of the shower spraying on us in two of the 3 showers we used. We were bitten several times. In addition, the time we stayed, a tropical storm was making its way through. Thankfully, it didn't hit us hard but we had an exposed electrical box at our site that we needed to call and get covered again for safety. When we called about the electric and ants, the man who answered seemed almost frustrated that we called and did not have any concern for the shower situation and just said he would get someone to try to fix the box. He was rude in his tone and short in his responses and didn't want to take much time to listen and rushed me off of the phone. The electric part was taken care of the following day, thankfully, but the experience was not the best and the male receptionist DEF needs training on customer service. He did not sound like a young man, so there isn't any reason for it. We have stayed here several times, and other than bathrooms not being cleaned daily or even every other day, this was by far the worst one. Our group encountered snakes in 2 of their cabins. We are in the woods, so this wasn’t as big of a deal bc this is their home, too, but electrical safety and issues inside the water system are things that should be prioritized.
Kevin H
Loop:Lood
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Nice and quite
Tanya B
Loop:Hanks Creek
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Reviewed 4 months ago
We had a great time and the host were amazing! Definitely going to be coming back!
Availability

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Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 4% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.

Season dates

Off Peak season

Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026

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Off Peak season

Jan 1, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027

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Peak season

Mar 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Off Peak season

Oct 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027

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Off Peak season

Jan 1, 2028 – Feb 29, 2028

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Peak season

Mar 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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Off Peak season

Oct 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028

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