Mill Creek (Texas)
Campground · Texas · 110 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Sam Rayburn Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 110
- Bookable sites
- 63 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 180 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Mill Creek Park is a large, comfortable campground on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also known as Lake Sam Rayburn, tucked in the piney woods of southeast Texas. The lake and the surrounding Angelina National Forest, provide a welcoming home for bald eagles in winter. The rare red-cockaded woodpecker also resides in the forest here.Recreation
Fishing at the reservoir is wildly popular, with frequent fishing tournaments. Catches include largemouth bass, crappie and catfish.Birding is also big, with chances to see warblers, vireos and other migratory songbirds. A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest throughout the year.
Facilities
The park features 110 campsites with water and electric hookups. There's also a group shelter, boat ramp, designated swimming beach (open Apr-Sep), a playground, and volleyball court for family entertainment.
Natural Features
The campground is on the southeast shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The lake boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake that's completely located in Texas.Nearby Attractions
From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.The facts
- 110 bookable sites
- 111 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 site for day use only
- Vehicles up to 63 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: A, B, C, D, E, MCRE
Site types
- 109 Standard Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.
111 campsites at Mill Creek (Texas)
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 047 | A | Management | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 048 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 049 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 050 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 051 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 052 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 053 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 054 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 055 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 064 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 065 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 066 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 067 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 068 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 080 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 081 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 082 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 083 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 084 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 085 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 086 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 056 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 057 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 058 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 059 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 060 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 061 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 062 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 063 | B | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 069 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 070 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 071 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 072 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 073 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 074 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 075 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 076 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 077 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 078 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 079 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 087 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 088 | D | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 089 | D | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 090 | D | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 091 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 092 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 093 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 094 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 095 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 096 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 097 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 098 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 099 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 100 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 101 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 102 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 103 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 104 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 105 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 106 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 107 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 108 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 109 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 110 | D | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 001 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 54 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 002 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 003 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 004 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 005 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 006 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 007 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 008 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 009 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 010 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 011 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 012 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 013 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 014 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 015 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 016 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 017 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 018 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 019 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 020 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 021 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 022 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 023 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 024 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 025 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 026 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 027 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 028 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 029 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 63 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 030 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | 56 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 031 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 032 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 033 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 034 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 035 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 036 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 037 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 038 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 039 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 040 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 041 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 042 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 043 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 044 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 045 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 046 | E | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| DU1 | MCRE | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | Paved | — | 50 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Jasper, TX take US 96 N 18 mi to Brookeland, TX, then Loop 149 for 2
miles to the intersection w/Spur 165. Go west 1 mile to the park entrance.
31.15139, -94.00639 · 31°9'5.0"N 94°0'23.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.5 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 5.5 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 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 Mill Creek (Texas)
- Can you reserve a site at Mill Creek (Texas)?
- Yes, Mill Creek (Texas) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Mill Creek (Texas) have?
- 111 sites in total, of which 110 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Mill Creek (Texas)?
- 63 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Mill Creek (Texas)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek (Texas).
- Does Mill Creek (Texas) have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Mill Creek (Texas)?
- Campfires are allowed at Mill Creek (Texas). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Mill Creek (Texas)
- San Augustine 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Twin Dikes 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rayburn 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Ebenezer Park 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Caney Creek 14.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boykin Springs Pavilion 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Boykin Springs Camping 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Willow Oak: (409) 625-1940 16.7 mi · Campground
- National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Day Use 17 mi · Activity pass
- ANGELINA (Sam Rayburn Reservoir Area) 936-897-1068 17.1 mi · Facility
- Boykin Springs: (936) 897-1068 17.3 mi · Campground
- Indian Mounds: (409) 625-1940 21.4 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 409-384-5716
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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