Birds are probably the main category of wildlife that is of most interest to visitors of Lake Sam Rayburn. Songbirds can be found, depending on the season, in abundance at any of the parks. Waterfowl are best observed in fall and winter from the many bridges that cross the lake (SH 147
, TX BirdwatchingSam Rayburn has thirteen developed recreation areas that are operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including : nine campgrounds, (primitive to highly developed), with more than 500
, TX CampingSam Rayburn Reservoir, at over 114,000 surface acres, represents one of the healthiest fisheries in the State of Texas and one of the most popular fishing destinations in the country. The two main purposes for the existence of Sam Rayburn (flood control and hydropower generation)
, TX FishingAt Tyler Junior College, planetarium is one of Texas' largest. Among exhibits are replicas of exploratory space vehicles. Cam...
Nearest entrance about five miles east on F.M. 353. ...
Martin Creek Lake has standing timber, several creek channels, some lily pads and plenty of shore line structure. Catfishing...
Enjoy scenic tours of Big Cypress Bayou and Caddo Lake. Daily tours and canoe rentals....
Open 7 days a week year-round and located at the edge of the Big Thicket National Preserve, the park is in the heavily-forest...