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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.
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Lake O' the Pines
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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
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Sheriff's Department
(903) 923-4000
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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
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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 Cody.B.Berry@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.
Facility Closure Report
This report last updated on Fri Sep 06 2024 12:53:53 GMT-0500 (Central Daylight Time)
| LAKE NAME | FACILITY NAME | STATUS | CLOSURE TYPE | CATEGORY | UPDATED DATE | COMMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE O' THE PINES | |||||||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | ALLEY CREEK CAMPGROUND | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 7/9/2024 9:10:13 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | ALLEY CREEK DAY USE | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 5/31/2024 5:09:39 PM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | BRUSHY CREEK CAMPGROUND | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 9/6/2024 11:58:30 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | BRUSHY CREEK DAY USE AREA | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 9/6/2024 11:58:41 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | BUCKHORN CREEK CAMPGROUND | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 7/9/2024 9:09:54 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | CEDAR SPRINGS | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 7/9/2024 9:09:40 AM | Courtesy dock is removed for repair. Restroom out of service. | |||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | COPELAND CREEK RAMP | FULLY OPEN | NONE | BOAT RAMP | 5/31/2024 5:11:10 PM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | HURRICANE CREEK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 5/31/2024 5:11:17 PM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | JOHNSON CREEK CAMPGROUND | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 7/9/2024 9:09:27 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | JOHNSON CREEK DAY USE AREA | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 9/6/2024 11:58:53 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | LAKESIDE PARK | FULLY OPEN | NONE | PARK | 9/6/2024 11:59:01 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | LONE STAR RAMP | FULLY OPEN | NONE | BOAT RAMP | 5/31/2024 5:11:46 PM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | MIMS CHAPEL RAMP | FULLY OPEN | NONE | BOAT RAMP | 5/31/2024 5:11:52 PM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | OAK VALLEY | FULLY OPEN | NONE | ACCESS POINT | 7/9/2024 9:08:48 AM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | OUTLET AREA | FULLY OPEN | NONE | ACCESS POINT | 5/31/2024 5:12:14 PM | ||||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | OVERLOOK AREA | FULLY OPEN | NONE | ACCESS POINT | 7/9/2024 9:09:04 AM | Restroom out of service. | |||
| LAKE O' THE PINES | PINE HILL RAMP | FULLY OPEN | NONE | BOAT RAMP | 5/31/2024 5:13:25 PM | ||||
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
Zebra mussels recently found at Lake Texoma. Click here for the Texas Parks and Wildlife news release.
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