Boykin Springs Receration Area-Shelter

BOYKIN SPRINGS RECREATION AREA

BOYKIN SPRINGS

Boykin Springs Recreation Area

<h2>Overview</h2>
Located on Boykin Springs Lake in Angelina National Forest, this recreation area offers a little of everything, including camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking and relaxing in nature. It is situated in eastern Texas near the Louisiana border. 
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The facility has both a campground and day-use area. The group shelter must be reserved; the campground is first-come, first-served.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The group picnic area provides direct access to the Sawmill Trail, a hiking trail that winds through the forest to the Aldridge Sawmill Historical Site.</p>

<p>Activities: fishing, no designated swimming area, hiking trail</p>
<p>From US 69: SH 63 SE 11 miles; FSR 313 S 2.5 miles. 936-897-1068; recreation.gov</p>
<p>31.05186, -94.26804</p>

<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 74 guests and is available for reservation. It is adjacent to the hiking trail and creek.<br>  <br>The campground has several standard sites for tents and RVs, as well as a few tent-only sites.  Drinking water, flush toilets and hot showers are available at the campground.</p>
<p>Campsites: All campsites are first come, first served; 17 campsites No electric or water. Back-in campers and tents; campsite can accommodate up to 23 ft. in length </p>
<p>Camping Fee: $10; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site</p>
<p>Day Use Shelter available for Reservation: 877-444-6777 or through website (www.Recreation.gov)</p>

<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Boykin Creek and the nine-acre Boykin Springs Lake both pass through the facility, and the Sam Rayburn Reservoir is nearby.
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The area is forested with pines and hardwoods. Wildlife is abundant, and the region is a hot spot for migratory birds.

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Aldridge Sawmill Historical Site</p>
<p>Sam Rayburn Reservoir</p>

Located on Boykin Springs Lake in Angelina National Forest, this recreation area offers a little of everything, including camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking and relaxing in nature. It is situated in eastern Texas near the Louisiana border.

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