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The Alley Creek boat ramp provides access to Lake O' The Pines, a large 18,700-acre reservoir in the piney woods of northeast Texas near Marion County. This two-lane boat ramp is located on the east side of the lake and features a spacious parking area and boat dock for convenient loading and unloading. The ramp accommodates most boat types and is suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. A $3 daily launch fee applies, and the ramp is open year-round.

**Directions:** From Jefferson, TX, take Highway 49 west to FM 729 and continue for approximately 9 miles, then turn west and follow signs to the Alley Creek Park entrance. The nearby Brushy Creek Campground (903-777-3491) offers overnight accommodations and additional recreation opportunities. Lake O' The Pines is well-suited for boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing in a scenic East Texas setting.

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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