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Located in Zavalla near the Angelina National Forest, Cassells-Boykin Park provides convenient access to Sam Rayburn Reservoir's Angelina River arm. The facility features a boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats, with ample amenities including 100 parking spaces, restrooms, picnic tables, and an 80-foot handicapped-accessible courtesy pier. Improved lighting and signage make navigation straightforward, and a dump station is available for boaters.
This heavily wooded recreation area attracts wildlife enthusiasts and paddlers interested in exploring a quieter section of the reservoir. The park's historical significance—with evidence of Caddoan settlements and Cherokee occupation (1828-1839)—adds cultural interest to visits. Sam Rayburn Reservoir offers 22 maintained access areas around its perimeter, so paddlers have options for alternative launch points. The facility does not require reservations, making it a flexible choice for day trips on the water.
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This recreation area is part of Sam Rayburn Reservoir