Twin Dikes Park #2

Twin Dikes Park offers excellent access to Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a 114,000-acre recreational lake in the Big Thicket region of southeast Texas. The park features multiple boat ramps capable of handling all watercraft types, including kayaks and canoes. Amenities include courtesy docks, a restroom facility, parking area, and on-site boat gas and live bait services. The location is ideal for paddlers seeking a larger water body with established infrastructure and support services.

Located on the reservoir's southern shore in Jasper County, Twin Dikes is easily accessible from Jasper via US 96 north (13 miles) and Recreation Road west (5 miles). The park operates as a full-service campground with 48 campsites featuring electric hookups, making it convenient for multi-day paddling trips or weekend getaways. The area is known for excellent fishing and boating opportunities year-round. For reservations, camping information, or specific details about ramp conditions, contact the park directly at 409-384-5716.

Overview
Twin Dikes Park is located on the waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, in the Piney Woods of southeast Texas.
The region lies in the migration path of warblers, vireos, and other species of neotropical migrants, so spring is an opportune time for birders to visit the park.Recreation
The lake is a highly popular recreation destination for boating and fishing. Game fish include largemouth...

Overview
Twin Dikes Park is located on the waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, in the Piney Woods of southeast Texas.
The region lies in the migration path of warblers, vireos, and other species of neotropical migrants, so spring is an opportune time for birders to visit the park.Recreation
The lake is a highly popular recreation destination for boating and fishing. Game fish include largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. The abundance of bass in the lake, has inspired more than 300 annual tournaments.Facilities
The park features 48 campsites with 30 to 50 amp electric hookups, hot showers, a group picnic shelter and boat ramp.
Natural Features
Twin Dikes is on the southern shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, in the Big Thicket region of Texas, the densest portion of the Piney Woods, a region characterized by temperate coniferous forests.

The 114,000-acre lake was impounded in 1965 along the Angelina River, and has an average depth of 80 feet with average clarity.
Nearby Attractions
The 20,700-acre Bannister Wildlife Management Area is on the northern peninsula of the lake. Hikers and bikers can come here to explore the designated Eastern Wild Turkey restoration site.

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