Alley Creek Camp
Lake O’ The Pines — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: JEFFERSON, TX, TX
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$175 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (262 reviews)
Season: May through October
Alley Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O’ the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday Alley Creek features 49 RV campsites with water and electric hookups. There are also 30 tent campsites that have a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern pole.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/alley-creek-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Alley Creek sits directly on Lake O' the Pines in the scenic Ark-La-Tex region, offering excellent boating, fishing, and water sports access. At $18/night with a boat launch on-site, it's an affordable gateway for outdoor recreation across east Texas.
Wildlife alert: Expect Red-headed Woodpeckers, Eastern Bluebirds, and Brown-headed Nuthatches. Mississippi Map Turtles are present in the lake area. Hunting for white-tailed deer and waterfowl is available on nearby public lands.
Insider tips for Alley Creek Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with 80 sites and seasonal-only operation, so availability fills quickly Gate house staffed 10am-6pm Mon-Sat and 12pm-6pm Sun—plan arrival within these windows Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking if you need them
Skip Alley Creek Camp if: You need full RV hookups (water/sewer)—most sites have no hookups; only select sites have electric. You need to stay outside May-October—the campground closes seasonally.
Best time to visit Alley Creek Camp: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only; plan accordingly.
Nearby campgrounds: Johnson Creek Camp (JEFFERSON, TX), Brushy Creek Day Use (Jefferson, TX), Brushy Creek (JEFFERSON, TX), Lakeside Day Use (Jefferson , TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Alley Creek Camp
Cell signal at Alley Creek Camp (JEFFERSON, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Alley Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O’ the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday Alley Creek features 49 RV campsites with water and electric hookups. There are also 30 tent campsites that have a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern pole.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with 80 sites and seasonal-only operation, so availability fills quickly
Gate house staffed 10am-6pm Mon-Sat and 12pm-6pm Sun
plan arrival within these windows
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when booking if you need them
Campground operates seasonally May through October only; plan accordingly
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Jefferson, TX, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for 12 miles to the park entrance on the left.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake O’ The Pines fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake O’ The Pines before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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