Birds Of PassageSan Augustine
Paid or permit campsite
Campground · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) 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… Getting there: From Pineland, TX, take FM 83 west 6 miles, then south on FM 1751 for 4 miles to the park entrance. Phone: 409-384-5716 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232698 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: A Wegner
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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