San Augustine Park

San Augustine Park provides a four-lane boat ramp on Sam Rayburn Reservoir's Ayish Bayou tributary, accessible from Pineland via FM 83 west and FM 1751 south (approximately 10 miles total). The ramp accommodates all boat types and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service and San Augustine County. The 114,000-acre reservoir offers excellent conditions for kayaking, canoeing, and motorboating, with ample open water and protected bayou paddling opportunities.

The park is a full-service facility with 100 campsites (electric and water hookups available), a designated swim beach (seasonal), picnic areas, and an interpretive trail. Anglers will find largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish throughout the lake. Spring birding is exceptional as neotropical migrants pass through on their way to the Gulf. **Important note:** Water levels can fluctuate seasonally and affect ramp usability—contact the park at 409-384-5716 to confirm current conditions before your trip, especially during dry periods.

Overview
San Augustine Park is set along the Ayish Bayou tributary on the shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

In spring, take advantage of excellent birding opportunities as neotropical birds like warblers and vireos pass through the lake en route to the Gulf of Mexico.Recreation
The lake is a highly popular destination for boating and fishing. Game fish include largemouth bass, bluegill and...

Overview
San Augustine Park is set along the Ayish Bayou tributary on the shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

In spring, take advantage of excellent birding opportunities as neotropical birds like warblers and vireos pass through the lake en route to the Gulf of Mexico.Recreation
The lake is a highly popular destination for boating and fishing. Game fish include largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish, but it is the abundance of bass, which inspires more than 500 annual tournaments.Facilities
San Augustine features 100 sites with electric and water hook-ups. Among the many amenities are a group shelter, designated swim beach (open Apr-Sep), volleyball, boat ramp and an interpretive trail.Natural Features
With more than 114,000 surface acres, Sam Rayburn is the largest man-made lake that is completely within the boundaries of the state of Texas. The reservoir is fed by the Angelina River, a major tributary of the Neches River.
The piney woods region boasts native flora like orchids, insect-eating plants and scores of animal species.
Nearby Attractions
From the eastern edge of the lake, hikers can embark on a 28-mile trail that heads east to the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

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