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Townsend Campground

Campground · National forest in San Augustine County, Texas.

10Campsites
Sam Rayburn ReservoirRight on the shore of

At a glance

Managed byUSDA Forest Service (National Forests and Grasslands in Texas)
Campsites10
Site types10 standard, no electric
RVs welcomeYes
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About Townsend Campground

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Townsend Campground is in San Augustine County.

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Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.