Caney Creek

Federal campground in National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

Location: Zavalla, TX, TX

Price: From $6 per night

Rating: 2 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/caney-creek-tx to be notified when sites open up.

Caney Creek offers excellent fishing and a functional boat launch on a beautiful lake. Campsites are clean and well-maintained according to visitor reviews.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Eastern Coachwhip snakes, Alligator Snapping Turtles, and Three-toed Box Turtles present in the area.

Insider tips for Caney Creek: First-come, first-served only — arrive early as the single site gets very crowded. Boat ramp fee is cash only via envelope drop box. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option.

Skip Caney Creek if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.. You expect modern bathroom facilities — reviews note bathrooms are not well-maintained..

Best time to visit Caney Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Boykin Springs Camping (Jasper, TX), Boykin Springs Pavilion (ZAVALLA, TX), Ebenezer Park (JASPER, TX), Rayburn (JASPER, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Caney Creek

Cell signal at Caney Creek (Zavalla, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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.

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Zavalla, TX, TX★ 2 (1 reviews)From $6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — no hookups available.✕ You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served only.✕ You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.✕ You expect modern bathroom facilities — reviews note bathrooms are not well-maintained.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early as the single site gets very crowded.

Boat ramp fee is cash only via envelope drop box.

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for potential QR code payment option.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagles, Eastern Coachwhip snakes, Alligator Snapping Turtles, and Three-toed Box Turtles present in the area.

Location

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Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests and Grasslands in Texas fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at National Forests and Grasslands in Texas before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Caney Creek cost per night?+
Caney Creek costs $6 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Caney Creek open?+
Caney Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Caney Creek have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Caney Creek?+
Caney Creek is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Caney Creek?+
Caney Creek is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Caney Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Caney Creek is rated moderate. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Caney Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Caney Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$6 /night★ 2 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Boykin Springs Camping

Jasper, TX

From $10/night

Boykin Springs Pavilion

ZAVALLA, TX

From $25/night

Ebenezer Park

JASPER, TX

From $14/night

Rayburn

JASPER, TX

From $14/night

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