About Johnson Creek Camp
Number of accommodations: 83
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (1892)
What Guests Are Saying
Johnson Creek Camp at Lake O' the Pines is praised for its beautiful piney woods, clean facilities, and helpful staff, making it a favorite camping destination for many. Reviewers enjoyed well-maintained sites, clean bathrooms, and the opportunity to fish, with some noting a lovely view and wildlife in the area. Some minor issues included high grass, ant problems, and occasional parking challenges, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Johnson Creek Camp at Lake O' the Pines is praised for its beautiful piney woods, clean facilities, and helpful staff, making it a favorite camping destination for many. Reviewers enjoyed well-maintained sites, clean bathrooms, and the opportunity to fish, with some noting a lovely view and wildlife in the area. Some minor issues included high grass, ant problems, and occasional parking challenges, but overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
Harold C
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: E103, Loop: R1
Hosts very helpful. Dump station being repaired but still perfectly usable. Tame deer are fun but is feeding deer a good idea?
Larry M
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: E406, Loop: R4
Need sewage @ sites
Harold C
VerifiedFebruary 21, 2022 • Stayed at: E103, Loop: R1
Hosts very helpful. Dump station being repaired but still perfectly usable. Tame deer are fun but is feeding deer a good idea?
Deanna C
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: E201, Loop: R2
I am always impressed with Core of Engineers Campgrounds. The sites are always kept neat and clean with tables, fire pits and most of the time grills. The personnel are very friendly and commit 100% to your needs. Johnson Creek campground was no exception, they were awesome. Luckily we went in the winter months and was able to get close to the restrooms, being handicapped walking far is a challenge. They should have handicapped designated close to the bathroom for that purpose. I noticed a lot of very big trailer and motor homes that are equipped with necessities that took up the close sites and didn't use the restrooms like we did or at all. Other than that, the property of C.O.E. especially close to water are so beautiful you just want to sit outside and enjoy! We are from a rural town in northern Michigan and that's important to us.
Dianna k
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: E111, Loop: R1
I loved to go to Lake Of Pines, and Core of Engeineer parks.. Always so nice and great spot for our Rv... Loved Johnson Creek, our stay was cool, but we made it ok.. Waiting now for warmer weather to go back..
Thanks for keeping those parks so nice
Deanna C
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: E201, Loop: R2
I am always impressed with Core of Engineers Campgrounds. The sites are always kept neat and clean with tables, fire pits and most of the time grills. The personnel are very friendly and commit 100% to your needs. Johnson Creek campground was no exception, they were awesome. Luckily we went in the winter months and was able to get close to the restrooms, being handicapped walking far is a challenge. They should have handicapped designated close to the bathroom for that purpose. I noticed a lot of very big trailer and motor homes that are equipped with necessities that took up the close sites and didn't use the restrooms like we did or at all. Other than that, the property of C.O.E. especially close to water are so beautiful you just want to sit outside and enjoy! We are from a rural town in northern Michigan and that's important to us.
Dianna k
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: E111, Loop: R1
I loved to go to Lake Of Pines, and Core of Engeineer parks.. Always so nice and great spot for our Rv... Loved Johnson Creek, our stay was cool, but we made it ok.. Waiting now for warmer weather to go back..
Thanks for keeping those parks so nice
Deanna C
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: E201, Loop: R2
I am always impressed with Core of Engineers Campgrounds. The sites are always kept neat and clean with tables, fire pits and most of the time grills. The personnel are very friendly and commit 100% to your needs. Johnson Creek campground was no exception, they were awesome. Luckily we went in the winter months and was able to get close to the restrooms, being handicapped walking far is a challenge. They should have handicapped designated close to the bathroom for that purpose. I noticed a lot of very big trailer and motor homes that are equipped with necessities that took up the close sites and didn't use the restrooms like we did or at all. Other than that, the property of C.O.E. especially close to water are so beautiful you just want to sit outside and enjoy! We are from a rural town in northern Michigan and that's important to us.
Dianna k
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2022 • Stayed at: E111, Loop: R1
I loved to go to Lake Of Pines, and Core of Engeineer parks.. Always so nice and great spot for our Rv... Loved Johnson Creek, our stay was cool, but we made it ok.. Waiting now for warmer weather to go back..
Thanks for keeping those parks so nice
Steve M
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2022 • Stayed at: E205, Loop: R2
Attendant at gate was nice, showers were hot, quiet, nice lake view from most sites, would stay again.
Location Johnson Creek Camp
Address:
2669 Fm 726
Jefferson, TX, 75657-9780
United States
From Jefferson, Texas, travel 3.8 miles northwest on Highway 49. Turn left onto FM 729 and continue for 8.5 miles to the park entrance on the left..
Johnson Creek Camp is accessible via US Highway 59, which is approximately 10 miles to the east. The campground is also near Texas State Highway 49, providing additional access to the region.
Latitude & Longitude: 32.787 / -94.5507
Elevation: 81 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Vehicles & parking
- Off-road vehicles are not allowed on the property.
General
- Click Here to learn more about the Lake O' the Pines
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be purchased locally and burned on-site to prevent pests.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
