Campsite Tonight

Hanks Creek

โ˜…4.6(141 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandSam Rayburn Reservoir ยท Jasper, Texas
๐Ÿž๏ธLake Access๐ŸŒŠRiver Access๐Ÿ”๏ธMountain Views๐ŸŒฒForest Setting๐ŸŽฃFishing๐ŸŠSwimming

Sold out? Sites at Hanks Creek open up when campers cancel.

Campsite Tonight watches Recreation.gov 24/7 and adds an open site to your cart automatically โ€” you just check out.

About Hanks Creek

Hanks Creek is a national park campground at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Angelina County, Texas. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.

Hanks Creek is in very high demand โ€” sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.

Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 141 reviews.

Other campgrounds at Sam Rayburn Reservoir include San Augustine and Rayburn.

Reservation Trends - Hanks Creek
Month:

Total reservations in January โ€” 2023: 81 ยท 2024: 71 ยท 2025: 40

Booking windows show when reservations are made relative to check-in date
14-Day Availability
Fri10/16
None
Sat10/17
None
Sun10/18
None
Mon10/19
None
Tue10/20
None
Wed10/21
None
Thu10/22
None
Fri10/23
None
Sat10/24
None
Sun10/25
None
Mon10/26
None
Tue10/27
None
Wed10/28
None
Thu10/29
None
None
Low
Good
High

Location

Address

Jasper, Texas

Coordinates

31.2719, -94.4031

Booking Insights

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.

  • โ€ขMarch sees 335 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.

Nearby Campgrounds

Photos

Hanks Creek campsite photo 1 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
Hanks Creek campsite photo 2 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
Hanks Creek campsite photo 3 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
Hanks Creek campsite photo 4 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
Hanks Creek campsite photo 5 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas
Hanks Creek campsite photo 6 - Sam Rayburn Reservoir, Texas

Hanks Creek FAQ

How far in advance should I book Hanks Creek?

Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.

What is the busiest time at Hanks Creek?

March typically sees the highest reservation activity at Hanks Creek. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.

Are there campsites available at Hanks Creek right now?

Hanks Creek is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.

Where is Hanks Creek located?

Hanks Creek is located in Sam Rayburn Reservoir, near Jasper, Texas.

Track Availability at Hanks Creek

Get instant notifications when campsites become available at Hanks Creek. Never miss a cancellation again.

Available on iOS and Android