Hanks Creek

Sam Rayburn Reservoir, TX · ≈19.8 mi to Lufkin
Sites
57
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
19.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • RVers needing water and electric hookups
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Pet owners camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • Campers needing sewer hookups
  • ADA accessibility requirements
  • Those seeking proximity to town services

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile

What's here

47 Standards
8 Overnight SheltersDrive-In access
1 Group Standard AreaReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 50 people
1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 100 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 65+ ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHuntingSwimming Site
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Some travel requiredAccess
Good amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Lufkin, ~19.8 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Boat Ramp Area

Overview

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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground