About Hanks Creek
Hanks Creek Park has something for everyone, with plenty of water sports on Sam Rayburn Reservoir and volleyball, mountain biking, wild life viewing and birding for those who want to stay on shore. The Red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is found throughout the forest surrounding the reservoir. The bird makes its home by pecking cavities in large, living pine trees. Fishing is excellent for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and sunfish, with frequent fishing tournaments. The lake is also popular for jet skiing, water skiing and swimming. The park features 47 campsites with electric hookups. Additional amenities include group camping, a playground, boat ramp and hot showers. Sam Rayburn Reservoir, also called Lake Sam Rayburn, boasts over 114,000 surface acres, making it the largest man-made lake completely in Texas. It's surrounded by the Angelina National Forest, and is…
- Managed by: Sam Rayburn Reservoir, USACE
- Where: 8 mi north of Zavalla, TX · 31.27194, -94.40306
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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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Good to know
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 17.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Shirley Creek 3.1 mi
- Jackson Hill 4.8 mi
- Cassells Boykin 5.5 mi
- Campsite · 4 mi NE of Zavalla 6.6 mi
- Angelina (Sam Rayburn Reservoir Area) 936-897-1068 7.9 mi
- Caney Creek Recreation Area 12.8 mi