Twin Dikes

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Campground · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Twin Dikes Park is located on the waters of the Sam Rayburn Reservoir, in the Piney Woods of southeast Texas. The region lies in the migration path of warblers, vireos, and other species of neotropical migrants, so spring is an opportune time for birders to visit the park. Recreation The lake is a highly popular recreation destination for boating and fishing. Game fish include largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. The abundance of bass in the lake, has inspired more than 300 annual tournaments. Facilities The park features 48 campsites with 30 to 50 amp electric hookups, hot showers, a group picnic shelter and boat ramp. Natural Features Twin Dikes is on the southern shore of Sam Rayburn Reservoir, in the Big Thicket region of Texas, the densest portion of the Piney Woods, a region characterized by temperate coniferous forests. The 114,000-acre lake was… Getting there: From Jasper, TX, take US 96 north 13 miles. Go west on Recreation Rd, (FM 255) for 5 miles to the park entrance. Phone: 409-384-5716 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232726 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USACE, Mark Salansky