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Cedar Springs is a well-maintained public boat ramp in Ore City offering excellent access to Lake O' the Pines and Big Cypress Bayou. The facility features a spacious parking area, two-lane boat ramps operated by the Army Corps of Engineers, a boat dock for loading and unloading, and restroom facilities. The ramp is open year-round, making it a reliable access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboat users.
**Access & Location:** From Ore City, take US 259 north for 3.1 miles and turn right on Texas 155. Continue approximately 1 mile and turn left at the Cedar Springs sign. The boat ramp is about 1 mile from this intersection. The large parking area accommodates numerous vehicles, and facilities at the back of the lot include restrooms.
**Paddling Opportunities:** Cedar Springs provides access to the 18,700-acre Lake O' the Pines, situated in the piney woods of Northeast Texas, offering ample water exploration. The ramp also accesses Big Cypress Bayou, ideal for paddlers seeking quieter waterways. Two nearby campgrounds—Alley Creek Camp and Johnson Creek Camp (both reservable)—make Cedar Springs an excellent base for extended paddling trips in the area.