Johnson Creek Day Use
Lake O’ The Pines — lakeside, fishing
Location: Jefferson, TX, TX
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 2 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Johnson Creek Day Use Area is situated along the banks of the Lake O’ the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Address to get here: 580 Crestwood Lp. Avinger, TX 75657 Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/johnson-creek-day-use to be notified when sites open up.
Johnson Creek Day Use Area sits along Lake O' the Pines with popular fishing and water sports opportunities. Google reviews praise the clean swimming area, good fishing, and peaceful lakeside setting with concrete pads and electric hookups on select sites.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Bluebird, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Eastern Hognose Snake, Mississippi Map Turtle, and Green Anole documented in the area.
Insider tips for Johnson Creek Day Use: Book early — federal campground with high demand. Request lakeside sites with full concrete pads and electric hookups when reserving. Visit during quieter weekdays for peaceful experience with fewer campers.
Skip Johnson Creek Day Use if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You need more than 1 tent site available..
Best time to visit Johnson Creek Day Use: May through October — Official seasonal operations period per RIDB data..
Nearby campgrounds: Johnson Creek Camp (JEFFERSON, TX), Alley Creek Camp (JEFFERSON, TX), Brushy Creek (JEFFERSON, TX), Lakeside Day Use (Jefferson , TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Johnson Creek Day Use
Cell signal at Johnson Creek Day Use (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 Day Use Area is situated along the banks of the Lake O’ the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Address to get here: 580 Crestwood Lp. Avinger, TX 75657 Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground.
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
federal campground with high demand.
Request lakeside sites with full concrete pads and electric hookups when reserving.
Visit during quieter weekdays for peaceful experience with fewer campers.
Official seasonal operations period per RIDB data.
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
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Jefferson, Texas, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for just over 8.5 miles. Park entrance will be on the left.
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 — 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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