Johnson Creek Camp
Campground · Texas · 87 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Lake O' The Pines Recreation Area (REC) · Open Access
- 87
- Bookable sites
- 70 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 261 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Johnson Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday.
Address to get here: 580 Crestwood Lp. Avinger, TX 75657
Recreation
Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground. Hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and small game are available on nearby public lands. Lake O' the Pines fishing includes largemouth, spotted, and white bass along with crappie, catfish, and sunfish. In addition to boat fishing there are areas for bank fishing along the shore and below the dam along Big Cypress Bayou. Birdwatchers are also encouraged to bring their binoculars as numerous resident and migratory bird species inhabit the area. Bald eagle sightings are a common occurrence in fall and winter and they are occasionally sighted in spring and summer.Facilities
Johnson Creek features 63 RV campsites with water and electric hookups. There are also 22 tent campsites, 10 of these sites have electricity available. A group camping area is also available which features a covered picnic shelter with restrooms and showers and 12 RV campsites with water and electric hookups. Restrooms with showers are located in each section of the park. Trash receptacles are located throuhout the park. A boat ramp, playground, swimming beach, and sewer dump station are also provided.Natural Features
Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land, encompassing an area so large it spans five counties.The lake was created by the construction of the Ferrell's Bridge Dam on the Big Cypress Bayou. The reservoir was originally created as part of the overall plan for flood control in the Red River Basin below Denison Dam in Oklahoma, and has now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
Other historic and tourist attractions are nearby in the towns of Jefferson and Marshall, and Texas Wildflower Trail routes are located along the roads surrounding the lake.The facts
- 87 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 70 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: GCAM, R1, R2, R3, R4, T1, T2
Site types
- 56 RV Electric
- 10 Tent Only Electric
- 8 Standard Electric
- 7 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 5 Walk To
- 1 Group Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: grills.
87 campsites at Johnson Creek Camp
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G015 | GCAM | Group Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 200 | 🐾 |
| E101 | R1 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 51 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E102 | R1 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 42 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E103 | R1 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 48 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E104 | R1 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 58 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E105 | R1 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 57 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E106 | R1 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E107 | R1 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E108 | R1 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 51 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E109 | R1 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 43 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E110 | R1 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 53 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E111 | R1 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 53 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E112 | R1 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 70 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E113 | R1 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 52 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E114 | R1 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E201 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E202 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E203 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E204 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E205 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E206 | R2 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E207 | R2 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E208 | R2 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E209 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E210 | R2 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E211 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E212 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E213 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E214 | R2 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E301 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E302 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E303 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E304 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E305 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E306 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E307 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 33 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E308 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E309 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E310 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E311 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 44 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E312 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 40 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E313 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E314 | R3 | Rv Electric | Pull Through | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E315 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E316 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E317 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E318 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E319 | R3 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 55 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| E401 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E402 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E403 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E404 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E405 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E406 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E407 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E408 | R4 | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E409 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E410 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E411 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E412 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E413 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E414 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E415 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E416 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E417 | R4 | Rv Electric | Back In | Paved | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| T101 | T1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T102 | T1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T103 | T1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T104 | T1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T105 | T1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T106 | T1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T107 | T1 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T108 | T1 | Walk To | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T109 | T1 | Walk To | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T110 | T1 | Walk To | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T111 | T1 | Walk To | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T112 | T1 | Walk To | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T201 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T202 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T203 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T204 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T205 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T206 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T207 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T208 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T209 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| T210 | T2 | Tent Only Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Jefferson, Texas, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for 8.5 miles to the park entrance on the left..
32.78697, -94.55067 · 32°47'13.1"N 94°33'2.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 95°F in Aug, down to 57°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 83 | 91 | 94 | 95 | 89 | 79 | 67 | 59 |
| Low °F | 34 | 37 | 44 | 52 | 61 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 35 |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 3.0 | 2.4 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Johnson Creek Camp
- Can you reserve a site at Johnson Creek Camp?
- Yes, Johnson Creek Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Johnson Creek Camp have?
- 87 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Johnson Creek Camp?
- 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Johnson Creek Camp?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Johnson Creek Camp.
- Does Johnson Creek Camp have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Johnson Creek Camp?
- Campfires are allowed at Johnson Creek Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 903-755-2435
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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