Piney Woods, Texas
In the Piney Woods of East Texas, Nature lays down a wondrous welcome mat. Carpeted with fragrant pine needles, brimming with lakes both mammoth and mysterious, and seasonally rich with radiant roses, delicate dogwoods, and exquisite azaleas, this inviting area both fascinates and captivates.
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Helen Lee Estate Daffodil Gardens
Spectacular display of blooms draws visitors from wide area. Open during blooming season (mid-Feb. through late-Feb.)
Gladewater, TX Botanical GardensSam Rayburn Fishing
Sam Rayburn Reservoir, at over 114,000 surface acres, represents one of the healthiest fisheries in the State of Texas and one of the most popular fishing destinations in the country. The two main purposes for the existence of Sam Rayburn (flood control and hydropower generation)
, TX FishingReeves Memorial
A life-sized statue of Jim Reeves commemorates the Panola County native who became one of America's best loved country-Western singers, who died in a plane crash in 1964. Member of Country Music Hall of Fame; millions of records to his credit. Memorial is three miles east of downtown on U.S. 79
Carthage, TX MemorialsSan Jacinto County Museum
Housed in handsome, restored jail, circa 1887, (a National Register structure). Cell block, hangman's drop and jailer'
Coldspring, TX MuseumsWright Patman Lake Parks
There are nine developed park areas at Wright Patman Lake. Clear Springs Park Clear Springs Park consists of approximately 317 acres with development on approximately 51 acres, and is located on the north side of the lake. Access to the park is a paved road that connects to FM 2148
, TX CampingEquestrian Trails at Wright Patman Lake
The listed areas are possible areas for equestrian use around Wright Payman Lake. While these areas are maintained to some degree, visitors should take proper precautions against possible hazards, such as wash-outs and fallen trees and/or limbs.
, TX EquestrianLake O' The Pines Camping
Lake O' the Pines has four campgrounds where site use fees are collected at a controlled entrance gate. All the campgrounds have restrooms with showers and hot water. All four have playgrounds for the kids as well. They all have sewer dump stations for the convenience of campers.
, TX CampingWright Patman Lake Hunting Areas
Wright Patman Lake offers 78,300 acres of choice hunting opportunities in northeast Texas. The government fee owned property covers two counties, Bowie and Cass. Within this acreage, 58,000
, TX HuntingSam Rayburn Lake Parks
Sam Rayburn has thirteen developed recreation areas that are operated and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including : nine campgrounds, (primitive to highly developed), with more than 500
, TX CampingLake O' the Pines Fishing
Lake O' the Pines's diverse fish community offers many angling opportunities. White bass are native to the Cypress River Basin;
, TX Fishing