Big Al's Barefoot Bay Marina and RV Resort

Campground in Pittsburg, TX • 70 RV Sites

Big Al's Barefoot Bay Marina and RV Resort occupies a freshly renovated position on Lake Bob Sandlin in Camp County, northeast Texas — a 9,400-acre Corps of Engineers reservoir known for productive largemouth bass fishing and the quiet, east Texas piney woods character that surrounds its 120 miles of forested shoreline. The resort's lakefront RV sites, cabin rentals, full marina infrastructure, and on-site restaurant and bar make it one of the most comprehensively equipped lake camping destinations in northeast Texas, serving both the regional fishing community that returns seasonally and families making the drive from Dallas and the broader east Texas cities. Renovated lakefront RV sites with concrete pads sit on freshly paved roads that reflect genuine recent investment in the property's physical infrastructure. Cozy cabin rentals provide solid-wall lake view accommodations for guests who prefer them, and the marina's boat ramp with dockside fuel service and watercraft rental operation give guests both the equipment and the launch access for full Lake Bob Sandlin exploration. Castaway's Bar & Grill, the on-site restaurant, handles meals with a menu suited to a full day of lake fishing and live entertainment on weekend evenings that gives the resort a social energy well beyond the typical lakeside campground experience. Big Al's General Store covers fishing supplies, ice, snacks, beer and wine, and the convenience essentials that keep guests self-sufficient between excursions on the water. Pets are welcome throughout the resort. Lake Bob Sandlin's east Texas piney woods setting creates a distinctly different lake character from the limestone-hill lakes of central Texas or the prairie reservoirs of the northern part of the state. Tall loblolly pines and hardwood bottomland cover the terrain around the reservoir, and the shoreline's relatively undeveloped character — with much of the surrounding land in public ownership through the Corps of Engineers — gives the lake an open, natural quality that Sandlin regulars specifically value. The lake's largemouth bass fishery sustains a consistent tournament circuit through the spring and fall seasons, and the combination of clear water, productive structure, and relatively moderate fishing pressure compared to the massive Trinity River chain lakes to the west makes Lake Bob Sandlin a consistent regional alternative for bass anglers who want quality over quantity. Catfish and crappie add to the year-round fishing calendar. Mount Pleasant, the Titus County seat just north of the lake, provides the regional services and dining infrastructure for longer stays, and the east Texas Wine Trail through the surrounding Piney Woods adds an unexpected culinary dimension to the area for guests on multi-day itineraries. Big Al's Barefoot Bay Marina and RV Resort is open year-round in northeast Texas's mild climate, with spring bass season (March through May) and fall (September through November) representing the strongest fishing windows and the highest tournament activity on the lake. Summer stays are active with boating, weekend restaurant and bar programming, and family lake recreation. Reserve lakefront RV sites and cabin accommodations ahead for tournament weekends and summer holidays, when the combination of marina infrastructure and on-site restaurant draws capacity crowds to this well-equipped Lake Bob Sandlin destination.

Campground rules and policies

Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Check-in time: 3 p.m.
- Check-out time: 10 a.m.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager makes the ultimate decision regarding spot placement.Quiet Hours
- Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. Central time and will be enforced.
- Please be courteous to other campers, as disruptive noise will not be tolerated.
- If you have a loud vehicle, please be considerate of other guests and park in the designated parking lot during quiet hours.RV Guests Peace & Enjoyment
- Public drunkenness and disorderly or abusive conduct will not be tolerated and may result in immediate eviction without a refund.
- The use of illegal substances will result in immediate eviction without a refund, and law enforcement will be notified.Condition of RV Sites
- Limit of one (1) picnic table per campsite.
- Large area outdoor rugs are prohibited on campsites.
- A small mat (24" x 24" maximum) is allowed at the base of your stairs.
- No trash or trash containers allowed outside of guests' RVs at any time.
- Patios are for outdoor furniture & BBQ grills only.
- Exercise equipment, laundry machines, and indoor furniture are not allowed outside of guests ' RVs.
- Storing items under and around guests ' RVs is not permitted.
- Generators are not permitted.Conservation
- We do our best to conserve water, so please do not waste water.RVs & Vehicles
- Each site has been carefully constructed to comfortably house each user's R.V. and one additional vehicle(management reserves the right to limit additional vehicles per campsite).
- Additional parking spaces for boats, trailers, and other vehicles are available.
- Day or night, visitors must register at the Office & may be subject to a parking fee & "extra occupant" fee.
- All vehicles must display a valid parking permit.
- A vehicle without a proper parking permit is subject to being towed at the owner's expense.
- Vehicles must not block the gas station, propane station, any roads, or adjacent RV or tent sites.
- Do not park in any vacant sites.
- Any violation will result in the subject vehicle being towed without notice at the owner's expense.
- RVs older than 15 years will require photo submission to ensure they meet the resort standards and our 5* experience, and management reserves the right to refuse service to any vehicle that does not meet those requirements.
- We do not admit RVs or any vehicles without valid license plates and updated vehicle registration.
- Broken and broken-down RVs and vehicles, including but not limited to those that are without tires, windshields, or windows, are not allowed.
- RVs and vehicles that have mold, mildew, and other visible signs of neglect and decay are not allowed.
- Guests must have proper septic connection hoses to avoid waste spills to our beautiful resort.
- The speed limit is 5 MPH.Minors
- Parents are responsible at all times for their children’s safety and behavior.
- Please supervise your children in the showers and restrooms, and do not allow children to play in the roadway.
- Parents must supervise their children at all times when they are engaged in activities, including but not limited to swimming, hiking, fishing, boating, and any motor-related activity.Bathhouse & Laundry
- Both, bathhouse & the laundry room are open 24/7 for your convenience & are for the Resort guests only.
- Pet washing is not allowed in restrooms and/or laundry rooms.
- Please do not hang clothes on lines or trees at the campsite; this is strictly prohibited.
- Do not wash pet beds or pet blankets in laundry machines.Pet Policy
- (All pets must be registered with the Campground Office.)
- We are a pet-friendly resort; guests are responsible for their pets and the pets of their visitors.
- Animals must be kept on a leash at all times and may not be left unattended anywhere, including but not limited to Castaways Bar& Grill, the RV Resort, or at the dog park. Animals are NEVER allowed to be tethered to utility fixtures, picnic tables, trees, or fences.
- Animal waste must be picked up by the pet owner.
- Guest(s) are liable for any and all damage or injury caused by their pet or their visitor's pet.
- Breed restrictions apply; inquire with the registration office.
- Limit 2 pets per site.Rates, Fees & NSF
- Rates are subject to change without notice.
- Rental rates for RV sites & cabins are subject to late fees on the 4th day, and a $5 per day late fee will be assessed until paid or up to $50 per month.
- A charge of $25 will be applied to the customer account for any NSF payments or chargebacks & must be repaid by cash or card only.Campfires & Resort Grounds
- Personal charcoal and propane grills are permitted.
- For the safety of all campers, please remember to keep campfires small and in a contained pit/ring or the designated areas as posted at the Property.
- All campfires must be put out immediately before leaving or going to sleep for the night!
- BBQ Grills provided by the property are for the enjoyment of all property guests.
- Please be mindful of other guests and clean the grill tops when use is completed.
- All charcoal must be fully out and disposed of in a designated receptacle and never dumped on the grounds.
- See Park Map for hot coal disposal dumpsters.
- Do not put hot coals in garbage containers.
- Fireworks are prohibited on the Park premises.Garbage
- Help us with our continued beautification by depositing all garbage in the dumpsters located throughout the property.Right To Terminate
- Campground’s Right to Terminate Agreement: Campground may terminate this Agreement for any or no reason by providing User a notice for User to leave the RV Resort (“Agreement Termination Notice”).
- User agrees to render peaceful possession of the RV Site to RV Resort within three (3) days of the date provided on the Agreement Termination Notice.
- The three (3) days’ notice shall not be required if termination is the result of an Act of Default (as defined below).
- Upon User’s peaceful surrender of the RV Site to RV Resort, Big Als Barefoot Bay will refund to User the proportionate amount of any unused amounts previously paid by User to Big Als Barefoot Bay.After-Hours Assistance/Emergency
- For medical or police emergency dial 9-1-1.