Brushy Creek

Brushy Creek offers excellent access to Lake O' the Pines, a massive 18,700-acre reservoir in Marion County near Jefferson, Texas. The facility features two boat ramps, including a well-maintained two-lane ramp in the day-use area that is sheltered from wind and positioned conveniently next to the dam. A courtesy dock is available for passenger loading and unloading, making it a practical launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The park entrance is located at 189 Brushy Creek Park Rd, about 3.8 miles northwest of Jefferson via Highway 49 and FM roads.

This is a full-service recreation area with a swimming beach, fishing dock, and playground facilities. Camping is available on-site with reservable campsites that include water and electricity hookups. The gate house operates 10am–6pm Monday–Saturday and 12pm–6pm Sunday. For current lake conditions and ramp details, contact the facility at 903-777-3491. Additional campgrounds and access points are available at nearby Alley Creek and Johnson Creek, both within 10 miles.

Overview
Brushy Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. 
Address to get here: 189 Brushy Creek Park Rd. Jefferson, TX 75657
Recreation

Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing...

Overview
Brushy Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. 
Address to get here: 189 Brushy Creek Park Rd. Jefferson, TX 75657
Recreation

Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground. Hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and small game are available on nearby public lands.

Lake O' the Pines fishing includes largemouth, spotted, and white bass along with crappie, catfish, and sunfish. In addition to boat fishing there are areas for bank fishing along the shore and below the dam along Big Cypress Bayou.

Birdwatchers are also encouraged to bring their binoculars as numerous resident and migratory bird species inhabit the area. Bald eagle sightings are a common occurrence in fall and winter and they are occasionally sighted in spring and summer.Facilities
Brushy Creek features 62 RV campsites with water and electric hookups. There are also 37 tent campsites, 12 of these sites have electricity available.
Restrooms with showers are located in each section of the park.
Trash receptacles are located throuhout the park.
A boat ramp, courtesy dock, playground, swimming beach, fishing dock, and sewer dump station are also provided.Natural Features
Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land, encompassing an area so large it spans five counties.

The lake was created by the construction of the Ferrell's Bridge Dam on the Big Cypress Bayou. The reservoir was originally created as part of the overall plan for flood control in the Red River Basin below Denison Dam in Oklahoma, and has now become a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby towns of Jefferson and Marshall offer plenty of historic and tourist attractions, and Texas Wildflower Trail routes are located along the roads surrounding the lake.

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