CampgroundDay Use

Sandy Creek

Steinhagen Lake
Near Jasper, Texas

Facilities

Sandy Creek Park is open year-round and offers numerous campsites, 71 of which have water and electric hookups. A group day-use picnic shelter is also available. Flush and pit toilets, showers and a dump station are provided.

Natural Features

The lake lies in the heart of the East Texas Pineywoods, a beautiful region known for its pine uplands, bottomland hardwoods and pine-hardwood mixed forests, which provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife.

White-tailed deer, squirrels, rabbits, red and gray fox, Bobwhite quail, and numerous species of ducks, geese, waterfowl and songbirds make their home in the area.

Recreation

B.A. Steinhagen Lake is a prime location for boating, canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing. Several parks with boat ramps and docks are scattered around the lake, including facilities within Sandy Creek. Boat rentals are also available.

Fishing is a popular pastime. Largemouth bass, catfish and crappie are the primary sport species found in the lake. Fishing docks are located within the park.

The road system within Sandy Creek Park offers excellent family biking opportunities for 3-5 mile rides. Campers enjoy the park's volleyball court and children's playground.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Group Standard Electric
  • Management
  • Overnight Shelter Electric
  • Group Shelter Nonelectric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Hunting
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Biking

Amenities

  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Boat Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing Pier
  • Pit Toilets
  • Playground
  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Water Hookup
  • Electricity Hookup
  • BBQ

Nearby Attractions

Nearby Martin Dies, Jr. State Park offers hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities. The Walnut Slough, Sandy Creek and Neches Paddling Trails meander from 3-16 miles on the park's backwater sloughs, the open lake and the swift Neches River.

The Angelina-Neches/Dam B Wildlife Management Area is located at the north end of the lake, covering nearly 13,000 acres. The area boasts beautiful mature hardwoods, including cypress, sweet gum and red and water oak. Some areas features stands of loblolly and shortleaf pine. Visitors have the opportunity to hunt, fish, hike and view wildlife in the extraordinary ecosystem.

Getting Here

Latitude
30° 48' 29.9999" N
Longitude
94° 9' 29.9999" W
From Jasper, Texas, take US-190 west for 10 miles. Turn south on FM 777 and travel 2 miles to County Road 155. Turn west and continue 2.5 miles, following signs into the campground.

Need to Know

  • Each campsite is limited to two (2) camping structures, such as two tents, one trailer and one tent, or a pickup camper and one tent. Two trailers (any wheeled unit) on one site are not allowed. Maximum site occupancy is limited to eight (8) persons (adults and children). Camping is permitted at designated sites only and is limited to 14 days within a 30-day period. Two (2) vehicles only are allowed at the campsite. One (1) boat trailer is allowed.

  • Reserved Campsites shall be held until CHECKOUT TIME the day after the scheduled arrival, then they will be conconsidered a "NO-SHOW"

  • There are NO sewer hook-ups in the park, only a dump station.

  • Fire ants are present in the park and can cause painful stings dangerous to small children; do not disturb the mounds
  • Park gates close nightly; campers may exit but vehicles cannot be driven into the park until morning

  • Off-road vehicles are not permitted, including golfcarts and all unregistered/ non-street legal vehicles.

  • Call 409-429-3491 for more information
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

  • 30 Amp sites are for 30 Amp campers ONLY!

    50 Amp sites are for 30 and 50 Amp Campers.

    • Contact Information

    114 Private Road 5045
    Jasper, TX 75951

    For campground inquiries, please call: 1 (877) 444-6777

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