About Boykin Springs Pavilion
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. The facility has both a campground and day-use area. The group shelter must be reserved; the campground is first-come, first-served. 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. Activities: fishing, no designated swimming area, hiking trail From US 69: SH 63 SE 11 miles; FSR 313 S 2.5 miles. 936-897-1068; recreation.gov 31.05186, -94.26804 The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 74 guests and is available for reservation. It is adjacent to the hiking trail and creek. The campground has several standard sites for tents and RVs, as well as a…
- Managed by: National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, FS
- Where: 12 mi southeast of Zavalla, TX · 31.05186, -94.26804
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Oct–Nov (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawmill Hiking | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 2.4 mi |
| Sawmill Spur | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 18.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Boykin Springs: (936) 897-1068 0.8 mi
- Bouton Lake Campground 3.4 mi
- Caney Creek Recreation Area 5.8 mi
- Ebenezer Park 8.6 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi NE of Zavalla 10.6 mi
- Angelina (Sam Rayburn Reservoir Area) 936-897-1068 11.4 mi