Hanks Creek
Hanks Creek is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Texas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 31.27194, -94.40306
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 409-384-5716
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hanks Creek
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 51 designated routes (44 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend | National forest campground | 7.6 mi | — | — |
| Caney Creek | National forest campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Caney Creek Recreation Area | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Clint's RV | RV park | 16 mi | — | — |
| Boykin Spring | National forest campground | 16 mi | — | — |
| Boykin Springs Recreation Area | Private campground | 16 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.