camping in east Texas

[accuratehorn]

Any suggestions for camping sites near or in the Angelina National Forest where I may go birdwatching towards the end of April? The wives would most likely require a facility with showers and hot water. Good hiking trails would be a plus. This is car tent camping. Ability to avoid camping next to a 60 foot RV with a generator running all night is also a plus.

 

[Brak]

While I don't know anything about the bird watching I was able to locate two Angelina Forest Service Campgrounds that have showers: Boykin Springs and Caney Creek.

US Forest Service Campground Guide

Angelina National Forest

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[Hornius Emeritus]

Also Bouton Lake, I believe.

 

[accuratehorn]

I'll check those out. Thanks

 

[MirrOlure]

Martin Dies State Park is an excellent park, located just below the Angelina National Forest.

The drive-in camping at the Hen House Ridge Unit is very easy, and the bath/shower facilities near campsites 60-65 are very nice.

The Walnut Ridge Unit is a little more primitive, and has some good hiking opportunities.

Here's a map.

Map of Martin Dies, Jr. State Park

 

[MaduroUTMB]

Caddo Lake is awesome.

 

[RoundhouseKick]

Watch out for your cornhole, bud.

 

[taco]

Radcliff lake is good, have camped there a ton of times - near nacogdoches/lufkin

Caddo lake is great - further north though

 

[accuratehorn]

What's Radcliff Lake-is it a county park, or state park? I will google it. Looking into Martin Dies park.