Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Mar–May & Oct–Novbest months
About Powell
This recreation area is part of [Sam Rayburn Reservoir](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=505&agencyCode=130)
- Managed by: Sam Rayburn Reservoir, USACE
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Sam Rayburn, TX · 31.13257, -94.08419
Things to do:
Boating & paddling
Weather by month
60°38°Jan
64°42°Feb
72°48°Mar
78°54°Apr
85°63°May
91°69°Jun
93°72°Jul
94°71°Aug
89°66°Sep
80°55°Oct
70°46°Nov
62°39°Dec
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.
See Powell from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Propane: 15.3 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Sam Rayburn Marina Resort 4.7 mi
- Ebenezer Park 4.9 mi
- Campsite · 1 mi NW of Browndell 5.3 mi
- Caney Creek Recreation Area 10.2 mi
- Boykin Springs Pavilion 12.2 mi
- Boykin Springs: (936) 897-1068 12.5 mi