FM 552

The FM 552 access point provides boat ramp access to Sam Rayburn Reservoir near Nacogdoches. This 114,000-acre reservoir in the Big Thicket region of Southeast Texas offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and recreational boating. The ramp is one of 22 maintained access areas surrounding the reservoir, making it part of a well-developed system for water access.

This site is suitable for paddlers looking for calm reservoir paddling rather than river paddling, as Sam Rayburn is an impounded water body. The area's natural setting includes diverse flora and fauna typical of the Big Thicket ecosystem. Before visiting, check with the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce (936-634-6644) or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for current conditions, any access fees, and seasonal considerations. Recreation.gov may have activity passes or additional information available for the reservoir.