Mill Creek Park

Mill Creek Park offers a well-developed launch facility on Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a sprawling 114,000-acre impoundment in southeast Texas near Brookeland. The park features a four-lane boat ramp with two dedicated launching lanes, ample parking, and convenient onsite amenities including restrooms, fuel, and live bait. A $5 launch fee applies. The facility is open year-round and accommodates all boat types, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats alike.

This large, comfortable park is situated in the piney woods of the Big Thicket region within Angelina National Forest. Beyond the water access, Mill Creek offers 110 campsites with hookups, a designated swimming beach (seasonal, April-September), and other recreational facilities. The reservoir supports excellent fishing and provides scenic paddling opportunities through native forest habitat, including notable wildlife viewing for bald eagles in winter and other native species.

**Directions:** From Jasper, take US 96 North for 18 miles to Brookeland, then Loop 149 for 2 miles to Spur 165. Head west 1 mile to the park entrance. For specific hours and current information, contact the park at 409-384-5716.

Overview
Mill Creek Park is a large, comfortable campground on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also known as Lake Sam Rayburn, tucked in the piney woods of southeast Texas.
The lake and the surrounding Angelina National Forest, provide a welcoming home for bald eagles in winter. The rare red-cockaded woodpecker also resides in the forest here.Recreation
Fishing at the reservoir is wildly popular,...

Overview
Mill Creek Park is a large, comfortable campground on the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also known as Lake Sam Rayburn, tucked in the piney woods of southeast Texas.
The lake and the surrounding Angelina National Forest, provide a welcoming home for bald eagles in winter. The rare red-cockaded woodpecker also resides in the forest here.Recreation
Fishing at the reservoir is wildly popular, with frequent fishing tournaments. Catches include largemouth bass, crappie and catfish.
Birding is also big, with chances to see warblers, vireos and other migratory songbirds. A resident population of wood ducks remains in the forest throughout the year.Facilities
The park features 110 campsites with water and electric hookups. There's also a group shelter, boat ramp, designated swimming beach (open Apr-Sep), a playground, and volleyball court for family entertainment.Natural Features
The campground is on the southeast shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. The lake boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake that's completely located in Texas.
Nearby Attractions
From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

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