Army Corps of Engineers · Lake O' The Pines

Johnson Creek Camp

Johnson Creek Campground is situated along the banks of Lake O' the Pines in the in the Ark-La-Tex portion of the Pineywoods of east Texas near Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Gate House Hours: 10am-6pm Monday through Saturday, 12pm-6pm Sunday. Address to get here: 580 Crestwood Lp. Avinger, TX 75657. Boating, fishing, water sports, and wildlife viewing are all popular pastimes at the campground. Hunting opportunities for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, and small game are available on nearby public lands. Lake O' the Pines fishing includes largemouth, spotted, and white bass along with crappie, catfish, and sunfish.

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Campsites

RV with electric	56
tent only electric	10
Standard with electric	8
Tent-only	7
Walk-in	5
group standard electric	1
Total	87

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed✓ Tent padsMax vehicle length 70 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

From Jefferson, Texas, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for 8.5 miles to the park entrance on the left.

Campgrounds nearby

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Lake O' The Pines

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.