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Welcome to Lake O' the Pines

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District welcomes you to Lake O' the Pines, located in Jefferson, Texas. Our mission: supply water to the North East Municipal Water District and their customers and to provide flood protection to Shreveport, Lousiana and the Red River, also to offer some of the best fishing, camping and boating in Texas.

Lake o the Pines

Lake Elevation / Gate Opening Information

Lake O'the Pines
19 MAR 2024
Current Elevation Normal Elevation Currently Releasing Current Wind Speed Current Wind Direction Max Wind Speed (Last 6 Hours)
230.46 ft 230.00 (Seasonal Pool) 385 cfs -NR- mph 0.00 deg
-NR- mph
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Contact Information

Lake O' the Pines
Fort Worth District Map
U.S.A.C.E.
Lake O' the Pines
2669 FM 726
Jefferson, Texas 75657

Hours:
M-F     8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone
(903) 665-2336
Fax
(903) 665-8441

Camping Reservations
1-877-444-6777
www.recreation.gov

 

Emergency
911

Camp County
Sheriff's Department
(903) 856-6651

Harrison County
Sheriff's Department
(903) 923-4000

Marion County
Sheriff's Department
(903) 665-7201

Morris County
Sheriff's Department
(903) 645-2232

Upshur County
Sheriff's Department
(903) 843-2541

Texas Forest Service
(903) 756-5571

LINKS

US Army Corps of Engineers Home Page.

Lake O' the Pines Chamber of Commerce

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Temporary Hunting Road Closures at Lake O' the Pines

During hunting season a number of the hunting road gates will be periodically closed. The roadways behind these gates are closed to vehicles to facilitate road repairs and salvage timber sale operations that need to be completed while the lake level is low. The gate closures do not render the areas closed to hunting by walk-in access. Scouting these areas the day before a planned hunt is recommended. In addition, hunters who need drive-in access should develop alternative plans in case a gate becomes closed between scouting and hunting. Hunting road users are also advised to park in adjacent hunter parking lots or just off of the road along its shoulders to facilitate access for roadwork and logging crews and to facilitate use by emergency vehicles if necessary. Parking a vehicle in front of a closed gate blocking the roadway is a violation of Corps policy and the vehicle is subject to being towed. Please remember to practice good sportsmanship and to follow hunter safety principles to assure a quality experience for everyone. If you're going to be hunting in and around, or travelling across water while hunting, remember to practice water safety and to wear your life jacket. The life saved could be yours!

Boaters are urged to use extreme caution while navigating the waters at Lake O' the Pines. Low lake levels due to drought conditions have surfaced natural hazards which are not normally present. Your safety is our concern. Please use extreme caution, operate within the elements, and always remember to wear your life jacket.

Latest News and Updates

ATTENTION:

Lake O' the Pines no longer accepts cash payments for any USACE operated campground or boat ramp. If you need assistance, please contact us at (903) 665-2336 or email Robert.D.Flowers@usace.army.mil. We appreciate your cooperation.

For information on Mobility Assistance Device use in Corps Parks, please read the Policy here . For more information or to be issued a permit please contact the lake Manager.

Fort Worth District Lake Facility Closures

Facility Closure Report

This report last updated on Mon Jul 24 2023 09:58:15 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)

LAKE NAMEFACILITY NAMESTATUSCLOSURE TYPECATEGORYUPDATED DATECOMMENTS
LAKE O' THE PINES
LAKE O' THE PINESALLEY CREEK CAMPGROUNDFULLY OPENNONEPARK7/6/2023 5:01:25 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required
LAKE O' THE PINESALLEY CREEK DAY USEFULLY CLOSEDCONSTRUCTIONPARK7/21/2023 8:14:13 AMClosed for repair of erosion control structures. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required
LAKE O' THE PINESBRUSHY CREEK CAMPGROUNDFULLY OPENNONEPARK5/12/2023 11:51:41 AMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESBRUSHY CREEK DAY USE AREAFULLY OPENNONEPARK7/2/2021 11:29:39 AMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESBUCKHORN CREEK CAMPGROUNDFULLY OPENNONEPARK7/6/2023 5:00:37 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESCEDAR SPRINGSFULLY OPENNONEPARK5/19/2021 4:35:22 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESCOPELAND CREEK RAMPFULLY OPENNONEBOAT RAMP5/19/2021 4:35:38 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESHURRICANE CREEKFULLY OPENNONEPARK5/19/2021 4:36:02 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESJOHNSON CREEK CAMPGROUNDFULLY OPENNONEPARK7/6/2023 5:00:54 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESJOHNSON CREEK DAY USE AREAFULLY OPENNONEPARK9/29/2022 9:03:24 AMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required
LAKE O' THE PINESLAKESIDE PARKFULLY OPENNONEPARK6/20/2023 9:58:19 AMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESLONE STAR RAMPFULLY OPENNONEBOAT RAMP5/19/2021 4:37:23 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESMIMS CHAPEL RAMPFULLY OPENNONEBOAT RAMP5/19/2021 4:37:38 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESOAK VALLEYFULLY OPENNONEACCESS POINT7/25/2021 10:38:56 AMClosed due to flooding. Due to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESOUTLET AREAFULLY OPENNONEACCESS POINT6/24/2021 11:47:30 AMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.
LAKE O' THE PINESOVERLOOK AREAPARTIALLY CLOSEDOTHERACCESS POINT6/15/2022 10:24:53 AMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required. The restroom has been permanently closed.
LAKE O' THE PINESPINE HILL RAMPFULLY OPENNONEBOAT RAMP5/19/2021 4:38:34 PMDue to COVID-19 safety concerns, social distancing is required.

For all Park facility closure information click here.

The Recreation.gov website has an entirely new look with features including simplified search capabilities, enhanced content and streamlined Google maps.  Visitors to the website can now do much more than make reservations for camping, tours and tickets at federal facilities.  The Corps has almost 30,000 reservable campsites in Recreation.gov and there is a wealth of information about Corps water resources projects.  More details on the new features added to the Recreation.gov website may be found under the “New Look! New Features!” Tab located at the top right hand corner of Recreation.gov home page.  We hope you take some time to explore the new Recreation.gov website, and better yet, we hope you find some great new places to get out and Explore Your America! http://www.recreation.gov

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