Weekend availability at Hanks Creek
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 9:14 AM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open31/38 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open23/38 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open33/38 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open16/37 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open17/37 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open26/37 sites
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 Hanks Creek?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Nov. That changes fast at a campground. We check Hanks Creek around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 57
- Electric sites
- 57
- Water hookups
- 57
- Pull-through
- 4
About this campground
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.
Getting there
From Zavalla, TX, take State Hwy 147 northeast for 1/4 mile, then turn north on FM 2109, go 8 miles to FM 2801. Turn right (east) on FM 2801 and go 2 miles to the park entrance. Follow signs into the campground.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- HUNTING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Shirley CreekSam Rayburn Reservoir3 mi
- Jackson HillSam Rayburn Reservoir5 mi
- Cassells BoykinSam Rayburn Reservoir6 mi
- ANGELINA (Sam Rayburn Reservoir Area) 936-897-1068National Forests and Grasslands in Texas8 mi
- Boykin Springs PavilionNational Forests and Grasslands in Texas17 mi
- San AugustineSam Rayburn Reservoir20 mi
Never miss an opening at Hanks Creek
Popular Texas campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Hanks Creek around the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.