Goodlow Bluff - Confederate Loop

Goodlow Bluff provides boat ramp access to Toledo Bend Reservoir, a major impoundment on the Sabine River in the Hemphill area of East Texas. This site is operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas as part of their network of 11 public access areas on the Texas side of the reservoir. The facility offers launching capabilities for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats looking to explore this expansive 519-mile river system.

Toledo Bend Reservoir is a substantial water body suitable for various paddling and boating activities. The underlying Sabine River is a major waterway (classified as Stream Order 8, comparable to rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri) with an average flow of over 9,100 cubic feet per second and a gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile. These characteristics make it a navigable system for recreational boaters and paddlers, though users should be aware of the river's considerable size and current.

Boles Field Campground is available within 10 miles of this access point for those planning extended visits. For detailed information about current facility amenities, hours, fees, and current conditions, contact the Sabine River Authority of Texas or check their interactive map of Toledo Bend Reservoir access points, which provides real-time weather and water information.