Lake O' The Pines
RV Guide
Introduction
Featuring 29 square miles of water and 14 square miles of land, Lake O’ The Pines is a recreational oasis for outdoor recreation and memorable camping holidays. With its modern facilities and beautiful landscapes, this US Army Corps of Engineers park located east of Dallas, Texas, can be easily accessed along highways and roads by vacationers and guests coming in their RVs, trailers, and other vehicles.
Tent, group, and RV camping options are available within the park’s campgrounds. Campsites are pet-friendly and consist of flush toilets and restrooms, potable water, picnic tables as well as parking pads. Campground amenities include dump stations, playgrounds, swimming beaches, and boat launch ramps.
Recreational opportunities at this COE park include boating, sailing, and boarding, as well as angling for sunfish, crappie, catfish, and various species of bass. Resplendent flora decorates the park’s corridors, and serve as home to various wildlife species that can be observed and hunted by nature lovers and game hunters. Picnicking and swimming are other fun ways to stay active in the park.
Nearby attractions to Lake O’ The Pines include Atlanta State Park and Lake Bob Sandlin State Park.
RV Rentals in Lake O' The Pines
Transportation
Driving
Located east of Dallas, Texas, Lake O’ The Pines is a US Army COE park that is easy to access via a network of highways and major roads such as Interstate 30 and Highway 49. As a result, you’ll be able to drive to the park in your RVs, trailers, and other motorized vehicles. RV and trailer rentals are available nearby at Longview.
Parking
Parking spaces are available for vacationers and visitors at and around Lake O’ The Pines for RVs, trailers and cars at the campground and recreation areas. Overnight parking facilities are also available.
Public Transportation
There are no direct public transportation services to Lake O’ The Pines.
Campgrounds and parking in Lake O' The Pines
Campsites in Lake O' The Pines
Reservations camping
Alley Creek Campground
Alley Creek Campground is a pet-friendly campground on the north shore of Lake O’ The Pines, open from March to September, and available by reservation. Tent, group and RV camping options are present within the campground.
There are 49 RV campsites, each with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and potable water. Dump stations, restrooms and a playground are also present within the campground. A boat launch and swimming beach are available.
RV length limit at the campground is 80 feet.
Brushy Creek Campground
Brushy Creek Campground is a pet-friendly campground on the south shore of Lake O’ The Pines, open from March to November, and available by reservation. Tent and RV camping options are present within the campground.
There are 62 RV campsites, each with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, water hydrants, and potable water. Dump stations, restrooms with flush toilets and a playground are also present within the campground. A boat launch and swimming beach are available.
RV length limit at the campground is 100 feet.
Buckhorn Creek Campground
Buckhorn Creek Campground is a pet-friendly campground on the banks of Lake O’ The Pines at the end of Ferrel's Bridge Dam, open all year-round, and available by reservation. Tent and RV camping options are present within the campground.
There are 58 RV campsites, each with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, water hydrants, and potable water. Dump stations, restrooms with flush toilets and a playground are also present within the campground. A boat launch is available at the park.
RV length limit at the campground is 100 feet.
Johnson Creek Campground
Johnson Creek Campground is a pet-friendly campground on the north shore of Lake O’ The Pines, open all year-round, but available by reservation only in peak season (March to September). Tent, group and RV camping options are present within the campground.
There are 63 RV campsites, each with electric and water hookups, picnic tables, water hydrants, and potable water. Dump stations, restrooms with flush toilets and a playground are also present within the campground. A boat launch, courtesy dock, and swimming beach are available at the park.
RV length limit at the campground is 70 feet.
Seasonal activities in Lake O' The Pines
In-Season
Boating
Boating is an exciting activity at Lake O’ The Pines, owing to the numerous boating facilities that are available within the park’s areas. Boaters can make use of any of the 16 boat ramps that are present, as well as day-use facilities with ramps.
Various boating and water-based recreational opportunities within the park include general boating, boarding and skiing, and use of personal watercraft. The use of lifejacket is recommended for all who wish to explore the park’s waters.
Fishing
Lake O’ The Pines is a popular destination among RV campers and visitors who enjoy angling. Opportunities are open to those who love to fish from the banks of the lake, as well as those who prefer to go on boats and make their catch on the lake. Fish species present within the lake include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, as well as hybrid bass. Sunfish, crappie, and catfish are also popularly caught by anglers. What’s more, fish attractors abound in the lake, particularly around brush piles and tire reefs.
Flora and Fauna
Lake O’ The Pines is a beautiful place to visit to watch wildlife, view resplendent flora, and observe the beauty of nature. Various vegetative ecosystems are present within the park, including the longleaf pine – wiregrass complex of mid and southeast Texas, the shortleaf pine-bluegrass of Texas and Arkansas, the Post Oak Savanna and the hardwood forest of East Texas. Besides, several faunal species such as bobwhite quail, wild turkey, and sparrows reside within these habitats.
Off-Season
Hunting
Seven square miles of hunting lands are available at Lake O’ The Pines for vacationers and visitors who love to hunt game. Moreover, the 29 square miles of water surface available at the park offer great waterfowl hunting possibilities for guests.
No hunting permits are required at this US COE park. However, all hunters are required to follow hunting laws so that all will remain safe in the park. Huntable game in the park’s areas includes squirrel, eastern wild turkey, feral hogs, as well as waterfowl.
Swimming
If you’re an avid swimmer, or love to sit by the beach to enjoy the cool fresh breeze from the lake, then you’ll find plenty of space to have fun and pursue your interest at Lake O’ The Pines. This is because there are many beaches available for swimming at the park. Designated swimming beaches are available at Johnson Creek, Brushy Creek, and Alley Creek Campgrounds in the park, as well as at Johnson, Shady Grove, and Lakeside Park Day Use Areas.
Picnicking
Opportunities to enjoy picnic are open to campers and visitors at Lake O’ The Pines at several sites within the park’s areas. The day-use areas in the park, as well as the beach areas, are particularly great for family and group meals, owing to the beautiful backdrops that picnickers enjoy while feasting. Modern picnic facilities are also available for use within the park. Before the meal, picnickers can make use of well-equipped recreational facilities like a basketball court and a volleyball court.
