Hanks Creek
Sam Rayburn Reservoir — lakeside, fishing
Location: JASPER, TX, TX
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$150 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (383 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.The park features 47 campsites with electric hookups.
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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Hanks Creek offers excellent fishing for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, plus water sports, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers rate it 4.5/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Western Ratsnake present in area. Red-cockaded woodpecker (endangered species) found throughout surrounding forest.
Insider tips for Hanks Creek: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need full hookups. Check with camp host for gate access codes upon arrival.
Skip Hanks Creek if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric hookups on select sites.. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You cannot book in advance — campsites fill quickly..
Best time to visit Hanks Creek: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Townsend (San Augustine, TX), Caney Creek (Zavalla, TX), Boykin Springs Camping (Jasper, TX), Boykin Springs Pavilion (ZAVALLA, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hanks Creek
Cell signal at Hanks Creek (JASPER, 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.
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.The park features 47 campsites with electric hookups.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need full hookups.
Check with camp host for gate access codes upon arrival.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
Campground entrance
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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 — Sam Rayburn Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sam Rayburn Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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