There are three marina areas leased to private concessions on Sam Rayburn. Each marina offers overnight accommodations, bait and tackle sales, guide service referrals, convenience store, snack bar, bo... 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 FishingNHRA championship drag racing. Features the NHRA Winston Championship each April. For schedule and information, call. ...
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Nearest entrance about 11 miles south on Texas 147. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing, backpacking, ...
Also known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due to French invasion in 1719...
Central administration building of present Rusk State Hospital built as main building of former Rusk State Prison, 1878. Iron...