Lake O' the Pines includes about 18,700 acres of water and 9,000 acres of land located in the piney woods of Northeast Texas. The lake is located partially in Marion, Harrison, Upshur, Morris and Camp Counties. Recreation opportunities are numerous with camping, boating, fishing, hunting, watchable wildlife, and bird watching, including wintering bald eagles. Other local attractions include antique shopping, Mardi Gras Upriver, the Annual Historic Pilgrimage, and Christmas Candlelight Tour in Jefferson, TX. Local attractions also include Stagecoach days, a Fire Ant Festival and Christmas lights in Marshall, TX, along with Texas Wildflower Trail routes along some area roads.
The park is located on the south end of Lake O' The Pines near the dam. If you enjoy being outdoors among the tall pine trees of East Texas and near a wonderful lake, this is a great park for you.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once on-site, follow the posted instructions. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app
All visitors must pay a day use fee. Please download the pass on your mobile device.
The pass must be available to show at all times when visiting the park. If a pass cannot be provided, your license plate number will also be collected for compliance.
Entry to parks is based on parking availability in day use areas and is first come first served. If you exit the park during the day, re-entry is not guaranteed as it is based on park capacity.
For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged and visitors who park illegally may be cited and could be towed.
This pass is valid until closing of the date listed on the pass, and only for the date and vehicle specified for this pass.
Please keep your dogs on a leash and bag and dispose of your trash in the dumpsters provided.
Please wear your life jacket!