Hanks Creek Park
Just south of Etoile, on the opposite banks of Lake Sam Rayburn, lies Hanks Creek Park along the edge of Angelina National Park. Guests can choose from 30-amp campsites with water hookups and 50-amp sites with water as well. Large groups can take advantage of the group camping area that combines five RV sites and provides a group shelter. Campers have access to a dump station, rest rooms with hot showers, a boat ramp and a swimming area. Visitors can access all of the park's amenities as long as they pay the appropriate day-use fees. The park is open year-round.
Hanks Creek Park
RT 3 Box 486
Jasper, TX 75951-9598
877-444-6777
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Rayburn Park
Rayburn Park is situated on the same side of Lake Sam Rayburn; however, it lies deep in the heart of Angelina National Park and on the shores of the lake. Campers have access to only 25 campsites year-round but during the summer months the campground opens 20 more sites. There are 21 campsites designated for primitive campers, 16 sites that are for back-in RVs and provide 30-amp electric and water hookups and eight pull-through sites with 50-amp electric and water hookups. Amenities include restrooms, showers, dump station and three boat launches.
Rayburn Park
F.M. Road 3127
Broaddus, TX 75929
877-444-6777
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Shirley Creek Marina and Campground
Shirley Creek Marina and Campground is located one mile south of Etoile, just off the shores of Lake Sam Rayburn. The campground offers 103 RV and tent campsites that provide 50-amp electrical and water service. RV campers have access to cable television and a dump station. All campers can utilize such amenities as hot showers, an on-site restaurant and a camp store. Guests who wish to use the covered boat dock must obtain a rental slip when entering the park.
Shirley Creek Marina and Campground
23177 FM 226
Etoile, TX 75944
936-854-2233
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Article Written By Jacob Hendriks
Jacob Hendriks' work has appeared in "The Western Front," "The Planet Magazine" and Trails.com. He graduated from Western Washington University with a major in international business management and a minor in Community Health. Hendriks' passion for sports nutrition and fitness, combined with experience as a personal trainer, has led him to pursue health-oriented journalism.
