Townsend Park

Townsend Park offers a convenient four-lane boat ramp on Sam Rayburn Reservoir's Attoyac River arm, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and larger motorboats. The facility is located in San Augustine County near the coordinates 31.348°N, 94.313°W. This is a first-come, first-served access point, so arrive early during peak times to secure a launch spot.

The park functions as both a campground and day-use facility operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. If staying overnight, sites can be claimed upon arrival, with the option to pay via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature. The multiple launch lanes accommodate various vessel types, making it a reliable option for paddlers and boaters of different experience levels accessing this major East Texas waterway.

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free...

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.
Recreation
Boat ramp,Tent camping,Picnic tables,Parking
Natural Features
ocated in the heart of east Texas, the 153,179-acre Angelina National Forest is located in Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine and Jasper counties. The forest lies in the Neches River Basin and on the north and south shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, a 114,500-acre lake on the Angelina River formed by the construction of Sam Rayburn Dam in the early 1960's.

Nearby Attractions
Lake Sam Rayburn

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