Ragtown Recreation Area

Whether in an RV or tent camping, visitors have 12 single and 13 double campsites to choose from, and each site has a level pad, picnic table and campfire ring which can be used as a cooking grill.

Showers, drinking water and toilet facilities are available within a short distance of each camping site. A waste/dump station is available for RVs. There are no sites with electrical hookups.

Visitors can hike along 1-mile long Mother Nature Trail winding past magnificent oak and beech trees along the lake shore.

In consideration of other visitors, no off-road vehicles may be ridden in the campground.

Ragtown Recreation Area Information:

CAMPING - $5.00 single campsite, $8.00 double campsite per night (includes parking fee for one vehicle).

DAY-USE PARKING - $2.00 (for boating, fishing, picnicking and hiking).

Campground regulations and emergency phone numbers are posted at the bulletin board at the Ragtown Recreation Area entrance.

Attractions - Ragtown is located with the Sabine National Forest and on the Texas shore of Toledo Bend Reservoir This area is nestled high on a bluff and offers spectacular views of the water.

The Recreation Area provides access to a diversity of water based activities, including boating and swimming. The area also has a boat launch and camping facilities.

Recreation - Recreation at Ragtown includes, tent and RV camping, boating and fishing.

Climate - Eastern Texas experiences mild, comfortable winters and warm to hot, humid summers. The area can offer a relatively warm escape for snow-free outdoor recreation during the winter months. Be prepared for occasional cold weather during the winter.

Location - Follow Highway 87 east from Center for 11 miles; turn left (east) on FM 139 for 6 miles; bear right onto FM 3184 and follow 4 miles to entrance.