Boykin Springs Pavilion, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

Day Use

Facilities

The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 74 guests and is available for reservation. It is adjacent to the hiking trail and creek.

The campground has several standard sites for tents and RVs, as well as a few tent-only sites. Drinking water, flush toilets and hot showers are available at the campground.

Campsites: All campsites are first come, first served; 17 campsites No electric or water. Back-in campers and tents; campsite can accommodate up to 23 ft. in length

Camping Fee: $10; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site

Day Use Shelter available for Reservation: 877-444-6777 or through website (www.Recreation.gov)

Natural Features

Boykin Creek and the nine-acre Boykin Springs Lake both pass through the facility, and the Sam Rayburn Reservoir is nearby.

The area is forested with pines and hardwoods. Wildlife is abundant, and the region is a hot spot for migratory birds.

Recreation

The group picnic area provides direct access to the Sawmill Trail, a hiking trail that winds through the forest to the Aldridge Sawmill Historical Site.

Activities: fishing, no designated swimming area, hiking trail

From US 69: SH 63 SE 11 miles; FSR 313 S 2.5 miles. 936-897-1068; recreation.gov

31.05186, -94.26804

Recreation Sites

Group Shelter Nonelectric
Day

Activities

Wildlife Viewing
Hiking
Fishing
Camping
Biking
Non-Motorized Boating

Amenities

Accessible Campsites
Accessible Drinking Water
Accessible Grills
Accessible Parking
Accessible Pit Toilets
Accessible Showers
Accessible Sites
Accessible Walkways
Campfire Rings
Drinking Water
Flush Toilets
Grills
Lake Access
Paved Parking
Paved Pathways
Paved Roads
Pets Allowed
Picnic Tables
Security Lights
Showers
Tent Pads
Trailhead Parking
Trailheads
Grills/Fire Ring
Picnic Table
Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

Aldridge Sawmill Historical Site

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Getting Here

Latitude

31° 3' 6.7000" N

Longitude

94° 16' 4.9400" W

From Zavalla, Texas, travel east on Highway 63 for approximately 10.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 313 and proceed 2.5 miles to the campground.

Need to Know

Water and electric hookups are not available

Fires are allowed only in the fire place, grills and campfire rings

All campsites are first-come, first-served; camping fees are payable at the fee station located at the entrance

No overnight camping permitted at the shelter

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