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NRSO |
| description |
Rayburn Park lies on the north shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a popular family destination with boating and fishing and access to hunting less than a mile away. Sam Rayburn Reservoir and the surrounding Angelina National Forest provide a wintering habitat for the threatened bald eagle. During the winter months, forest visitors may see the bald eagle soaring over the lake, perched on a flooded snag or in a tall pine along the shoreline. |
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From Pineland, TX, take FM 83 west 10 miles, then go south on FM 705for 11 miles to FM 3127, then west for 1.5 miles and make a left intothe park entrance. |
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The park is open year-round and features 46 campsites with water and electric hookups ranging from 30 to 50 amps. Four day-use picnic shelters, a boat launch, and playground are also available. |
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RAYBURN |
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71373 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71373&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Limit 2 vehicles per site Limit 2 tents per site or 1 tent plus 1 RV per site There is a $4/day fee for extra vehicles Fires allowed in campfire rings only Pets must be on a leash 6 ft. or less in length No golf carts or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) allowed Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir. |
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At 114,000 surface acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man-made lake that is completely within the boundaries of Texas. The reservoir is fed by the Angelina River, a major tributary of the Neches River. The piney woods region boasts native flora like orchids, insect-eating plants and scores of animal species. |
| recreationDescription |
Sam Rayburn Reservoir is well-known for its largemouth bass, with numerous tournaments hosted here each year. Among the most impressive catches ever recorded is a 74-pound Flathead catfish. The lake is also popular for jet skiing, water skiing, swimming and birding. It's used as a feeding and resting grounds for migratory birds on their path to the Gulf Coast. A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest year-round. |