Lakeside Day Use
Lake O’ The Pines — lakeside, fishing
Location: Jefferson , TX, TX
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lakeside 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: 5177 FM 726, Jefferson, TX 75657 Lakeside Park offers one large group picnic shelter, complete with electric hookups, that can accommodate up to 100 guests. A boat ramp, dock and swimming beaches, and a volleyball court are also provided, making the area perfect for large parties or family f
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. 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/lakeside-day-use to be notified when sites open up.
Lakeside Day Use offers excellent fishing and water sports opportunities along Lake O' the Pines in the scenic Ark-La-Tex Pineywoods region. Google reviewers rate it 4.7/5 stars, with campers praising the quality bass fishing.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Green-winged Teal, Swamp Sparrow, Great Egret, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Eastern Hognose Snake, and Green Anole documented in the area.
Insider tips for Lakeside Day Use: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving Bring your own water and plan for no sewer hookups at most sites
Skip Lakeside Day Use if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups available on select sites. You're visiting outside May through October—campground is closed seasonally. You require multiple camping sites—only 1 site available.
Best time to visit Lakeside Day Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Buckhorn Creek (JEFFERSON, TX), Brushy Creek (JEFFERSON, TX), Johnson Creek Camp (JEFFERSON, TX), Brushy Creek Day Use (Jefferson, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lakeside Day Use
Cell signal at Lakeside Day Use (Jefferson , TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Lakeside 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: 5177 FM 726, Jefferson, TX 75657 Lakeside Park offers one large group picnic shelter, complete with electric hookups, that can accommodate up to 100 guests. A boat ramp, dock and swimming beaches, and a volleyball court are also provided, making the area perfect for large parties or family functions.Lakeside Day use is located near the Ferrell’s Bridge Dam.
Verified facts
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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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Bring your own water and plan for no sewer hookups at most sites
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Jefferson, Texas, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for 3.5 miles, then turn left again onto FM 726. Travel 3.5 miles the park entrance will be on the right.
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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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