Ebenezer Park

Sam Rayburn Reservoir

Ebenezer Park features some of the most beautiful horseback riding trails in southeast Texas. It's the only Army Corps of Engineers park on Sam Rayburn Reservoir with equestrian campsites, making it the go-to destination for horse-owners. The horse trail terrain is soft and sandy, so horseshoes are not required. Trails glide over rolling hills through creeks and gullies. Some trails even have beach access, allowing riders and their horses to cool off on a hot day. Note: The horse access beach and majority of the trail system are located on USFS property.

Ebenezer caters best to equestrian campers and tent campers. Equestrian sites have electric hookups and horse corrals near each site. Ebenezer Hall, an enclosed building with a full kitchen, A/C and heating, is available for reservation.

The park does not have a boat ramp, and the nearest boat ramp is four miles down at Twin Dikes Park.

Need to Know

Camping is permitted at designated campsites only.
Sites 1-13 are equestrian camping only and negative Coggin's Test is required. Max of 2 Horses Per Site/Corral.
All pets must be on a leash under six feet in length. All animals must not be left unattened. Abandonment of any animal on project lands or waters is prohibited. Unclaimed or unattended animals are subject to immediate impoundment and removal in occordance with state and local laws.
No electric fences allowed.
Camping fees are charged on a per site basis.
No golf carts or ATVs/UTVs allowed.
All park users (including campers) must register with the attendant prior to occupying a site.
Use of developed sites for any reason (including picnicking) will require a camping fee.
The number of persons allowed per site is limited to ten (10).
Occupancy at each campsite is limited to two tents, or one tent and one trailer (including pop-up trailers, self-contained RVs and truck-mounted campers).
The number of vehicles per site shall be limited to two (2) per site. This does not include the camping unit. An extra vehicle tag may be purchased. America the Beautiful and Golden Age Passes do not allow entry into the park to visit a camp site.
Fires must be confined to fire rings.
All waste water, including gray water, must be properly disposed of at the park dump stations.
Quiet hours shall be observed between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 2:00 p.m.
Generators shall not be operated between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Fireworks are prohibited.
Swim beach closes after Labor Day and re-opens April 1st.

Natural Features

The campground, near the Sam Rayburn Dam, is fully shaded by towering pine trees.

The lake is located deep in the woods, bordered by the Angelina National Forest and near the Sabine National Forest.

Nearby Attractions

The 20,700-acre Bannister Wildlife Management Area is on the northern peninsula of the lake. Here, hikers and bikers can explore the designated Eastern Wild Turkey restoration site.

Recreation

In addition to horseback riding, activities include fishing, picnicking and swimming. Birding is also rewarding, with chances to see resident wood ducks and migratory birds on their journey to and from the Gulf Coast.

Contact Information

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RT. 3, BOX 486 JASPER TX 75951

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 409-384-5716

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Jasper, Texas, take US Highway 96 North approximately 12 miles to the intersection of Recreation Road 255. Go west on 255 approximately 8 miles to the park entrance road.

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