Jasper, Texas, is a municipality of about 8,500 people located in an area the locals call “deep East Texas.” Jasper is the seat of Jasper County, one of the original 23 counties of the Republic of Texas. Today Jasper prides itself as a popular destination for travelers, thanks to it’s pleasantly warm weather, naturally beautiful surroundings and nearby Lake Sam Rayburn. According to the town’s website, “area terrain ranges from hilly to level, 85 percent forested by pines and hardwoods.” If you’re planning a trip to east Texas, you might want to consider taking in that natural beauty from one of several campgrounds in and around Jasper.
Double Heart Ranch & RV Park? is located near Lake Sam Rayburn, on the west side of Jasper. The location is close to a number of other prominent attractions, such as the Angelina River, Boykin Springs, Sandy Creek Park and Angelina National Forest. Double Heart is a small campground, featuring 26 RV pull-throughs with full hookups, as well as a number of primitive wooded tent sites. The clubroom has TV, games, wood heater and kitchen. Wooded hiking trails abound on the property. Equestrians will enjoy the horse camp and are advised to call ahead to ensure room is available.??
Double Heart RV Park?
14600 State Hwy. 63W
Jasper, TX 75951?
(409) 489-1515?
doubleheartrvpark.com
Rayburn RV Hideout is located a few minutes north of Jasper by U.S. 96, near the southeast corner of Lake Sam Rayburn. The park is connected to the lake by a 1/2-mile natural trail through the woods, and lake swimming is unrestricted. Campsites at Rayburn feature full hookups and electrical, shade trees, picnic tables, and fire rings. Amenities include a bathhouse, laundry and free Wi-Fi.
Rayburn RV Hideout?
197 Private Road 6067
Brookeland, TX 75931?
(409) 698-3137?
rayburnrvhideout.com
Lake Sam Rayburn KOA is just off Lake Sam Rayburn and adjacent to Mill Creek. Though it is affiliated with the KOA chain of campgrounds, Rayburn KOA is independently owned and operated. Sam Rayburn has pull-through sites and is big-rig friendly, and there are cabins available and tent sites. Amenities include free Wi-Fi access, canoe and kayak rentals, a gift shop, an on-site fishing lake, horseback riding trails and a year-round saltwater pool. Local off-site attractions include several scenic motorcycle routes; directions are available from staff of the campground.
Lake Sam Rayburn KOA?
505 County Road 212
Brookeland TX 75931
409-698-3422?
rvlake.com
