Data Disclaimer: Water level data is provided by USGS and NOAA for informational purposes only. Verify conditions on-site before any water activities.
Learn more
Located on the northern end of Toledo Bend Reservoir in Shelby County, Haley's Ferry provides year-round access to this major 185,000-acre impoundment on the Sabine River. The ramp offers basic amenities including a boat launch, parking, and primitive tent camping. This is an ideal access point for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters looking to explore the reservoir's calm waters, which offer a stark contrast to the main river channel's significant current.
The Sabine River system feeding Toledo Bend is a major waterway with an average flow of over 9,100 cubic feet per second and considerable velocity, but the reservoir creates a slower, more manageable paddling environment. The facility is maintained by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and continues to develop; recent expansion phases have been planned to enhance visitor amenities. Paddlers should note that this northern location offers good access to the upper reservoir areas, making it suitable for day trips and multi-day paddling adventures in a controlled water environment.