Carrice Creek

Carrice Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Toledo Bend Reservoir on the Sabine River near Hemphill, Texas. Located off Texas Highway 21 approximately 6.5 miles east of Milam, this single-lane ramp accommodates all boat types and is open year-round. A use fee is required. The facility is conveniently situated near Boles Field Campground, making it a good base for extended paddling trips.

Toledo Bend Reservoir is a major impoundment on the Sabine River, which drains a watershed of nearly 9,600 square miles. While the river itself is a significant waterway with substantial flow and current (averaging over 9,100 cubic feet per second), the reservoir creates a large, slower-water paddling environment ideal for kayakers and canoeists. The area is surrounded by Sabine National Forest, offering scenic paddling and wildlife viewing opportunities.

For additional information about accessing Toledo Bend Reservoir's 33 public access areas and amenities, contact the Sabine River Authority of Texas Toledo Bend Division office at (409) 565-2273. Maps and guidance on reservoir conditions are available through their office at the dam.