Johnson Creek Camp
Lake O’ The Pines — lakeside, fishing
Location: JEFFERSON, TX, TX
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$175 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (685 reviews)
Season: May through October
Johnson Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O’ the Pines in the in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. Address to get here: 580 Crestwood Lp.
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/johnson-creek-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Johnson Creek Campground sits on the scenic banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex region, offering excellent fishing and water sports opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the waterfront sites, quiet atmosphere, and flexible check-in policies (4.7/5 rating from 45 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Eastern Bluebird, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Common Loon, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Eastern Hognose Snake observed in the area.
Insider tips for Johnson Creek Camp: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Request waterfront sites (like T205) when booking for lake views and prime fishing access. Contact gate house (10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 12pm-6pm Sun) to confirm flexible check-in policies for holiday weekends. Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving.
Skip Johnson Creek Camp if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites.. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.. You prefer spacious, spread-out sites—reviewers note sites are close together..
Best time to visit Johnson Creek Camp: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.. MLK Weekend (January) — Reviewers noted flexible weekend check-in policies during holiday periods..
Nearby campgrounds: Johnson Creek Day Use (Jefferson, TX), Alley Creek Camp (JEFFERSON, TX), Brushy Creek (JEFFERSON, TX), Lakeside Day Use (Jefferson , TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Johnson Creek Camp
Cell signal at Johnson 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.
Johnson Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O’ the Pines in the in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. Address to get here: 580 Crestwood Lp.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Request waterfront sites (like T205) when booking for lake views and prime fishing access.
Contact gate house (10am-6pm Mon-Sat, 12pm-6pm Sun) to confirm flexible check-in policies for holiday weekends.
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving.
Official operating season for the campground.
Reviewers noted flexible weekend check-in policies during holiday periods.
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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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Jefferson, Texas, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for 8.5 miles to the park entrance on the left..
Campground entrance
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- 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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