• Profile

    Hanks Creek Park, operated by the Corp of Engineers is located on the north-west shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The park contains forty-three campsites with 30 amp electrical service and water hookups and six campsites with 50 amp electrical service and water hookups. New to the park are eight Screened Shelters with adjacent RV sites with water and 50 amp hookups. The park also features a Group Camping Area with five RV sites combined with an open Group Shelter. Additional amenities include a volley-ball court, playground, boat ramp, courtesy dock, two waterborne restroom with hot showers , one trailer dump station, and a pay phone is also located in the Park.

    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.
    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.
    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.

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