Weekend availability at Boykin Springs Pavilion
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 7:15 PM PTSold out 3 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 25Sold out
- Fri, Oct 2Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Sold out
- Fri, Oct 16Limited1/1 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Sold out
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Boykin Springs Pavilion?
as of September 20Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Nov, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Boykin Springs Pavilion and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 1
About this campground
Overview Located on Boykin Springs Lake in Angelina National Forest, this recreation area offers a little of everything, including camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking and relaxing in nature. It is situated in eastern Texas near the Louisiana border. The facility has both a campground and day-use area. The group shelter must be reserved; the campground is first-come, first-served.Recreation The group picnic area provides direct access to the Sawmill Trail, a hiking trail that winds through the forest to the Aldridge Sawmill Historical Site. Activities: fishing, no designated swimming area, hiking trail From US 69: SH 63 SE 11 miles; FSR 313 S 2.5 miles. 936-897-1068; recreation.gov 31.05186, -94.26804 Facilities The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 74 guests and is available for reservation. It is adjacent to the hiking trail and creek. The campground has several standard sites for tents and RVs, as well as a few tent-only sites. Drinking water, flush toilets and hot showers are available at the campground. Campsites: All campsites are first come, first served; 17 campsites No electric or water. Back-in campers and tents; campsite can accommodate up to 23 ft. in length Camping Fee: $10; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site Day Use Shelter available for Reservation: 877-444-6777 or through website (www.Recreation.gov) Natural Features Boykin Creek and the nine-acre Boykin Springs Lake both pass through the facility, and the Sam Rayburn Reservoir is nearby. The area is forested with pines and hardwoods. Wildlife is abundant, and the region is a hot spot for migratory birds. Nearby Attractions Aldridge Sawmill Historical Site Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Getting there
From Zavalla, Texas, travel east on Highway 63 for approximately 10.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 313 and proceed 2.5 miles to the campground.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BIKING
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
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