Red Hills Lake
Federal campground in National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Location: Hemphill, TX, TX
Price: From $6 per night
Price range: $6–$10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 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: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/red-hills-lake to be notified when sites open up.
Red Hills Lake offers a peaceful, pristine setting in East Texas with lake swimming and kayaking opportunities. Campers praise the quiet valley location with shaded spots and scenic views.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, American Crow, Double-crested Cormorant, Red-headed Woodpecker, Northern Mockingbird, Three-toed Box Turtle, Dekay's Brownsnake, and Rough Greensnake present in the area.
Insider tips for Red Hills Lake: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site, especially during peak season. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment. Bring cold water supplies — only cold water available at campground.
Skip Red Hills Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this tent-only campground.. You require heated showers — only cold water outdoor showers provided.. You need modern facilities — restrooms are primitive chemical-based toilets..
Best time to visit Red Hills Lake: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Boles Field Campground (Hemphill, TX), San Augustine (JASPER, TX), Mill Creek (Texas) (JASPER, TX), Townsend (San Augustine, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Red Hills Lake
Cell signal at Red Hills Lake (Hemphill, 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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFirst-come, first-served only
arrive early to secure a site, especially during peak season.
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment.
Bring cold water supplies
only cold water available at campground.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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