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Pendleton Harbor is a recently developed public boat ramp facility offering free access to Toledo Bend Reservoir near the Texas-Louisiana state line in Hemphill. The one-lane ramp accommodates all boat types and is open year-round. The site is located off FM 139, south of Joaquin along Highway 21, with improved turn lanes for safe vehicle entry and exit. For information or conditions, contact the Sabine River Authority of Texas at (409) 565-2273.
Toledo Bend Reservoir is a large impoundment on the Sabine River, which drains nearly 10,000 square miles and maintains an average flow of over 9,000 cubic feet per second. As a major river system, paddlers can expect substantial water volume and moderate current conditions. The reservoir setting provides calmer paddling than the main river channel, making it suitable for kayakers and canoeists seeking recreation on a major Texas waterway.
Nearby camping is available at Boles Field Campground (reservable), making this a convenient access point for multi-day paddling trips or recreational boating in the Toledo Bend area.