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
Gary Y
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: E317, Loop: R3
Great stay. Lots of deer to watch.
Gary Y
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: E317, Loop: R3
Great stay. Lots of deer to watch.
John P
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: E402, Loop: R4
This park has become one of the worst's parks I have been to in a long time. I have been going to these parks for over 50 years and the State has really let them go. The grass was so high I lost my small dog on a lease. My pad had dirt and mud a least 1 to 3 inches high across the concrete. The grass around was so high and built up with mud about 5 inches that it made a big mess on the pad. You couldn't even walk down to the lake and swim because of the grass at the lake. Maybe 2 foot high. You couldn't even find the fire pit because of the grass was so grown up around it.
What a disgrace to the people of Texas. The volunteers do not do anything any more. Just stay for free. Nobody cares or watches what they do. I was there for a week and never saw them do anything. What a shame.
I sorry for this bad report but it's true. It would be nice to send a Park Ranger by the Spot 402 Johnson Creek and really stop and get out of his truck and see it and then tell me it's ok.
John P
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: E402, Loop: R4
This park has become one of the worst's parks I have been to in a long time. I have been going to these parks for over 50 years and the State has really let them go. The grass was so high I lost my small dog on a lease. My pad had dirt and mud a least 1 to 3 inches high across the concrete. The grass around was so high and built up with mud about 5 inches that it made a big mess on the pad. You couldn't even walk down to the lake and swim because of the grass at the lake. Maybe 2 foot high. You couldn't even find the fire pit because of the grass was so grown up around it.
What a disgrace to the people of Texas. The volunteers do not do anything any more. Just stay for free. Nobody cares or watches what they do. I was there for a week and never saw them do anything. What a shame.
I sorry for this bad report but it's true. It would be nice to send a Park Ranger by the Spot 402 Johnson Creek and really stop and get out of his truck and see it and then tell me it's ok.
John P
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: E402, Loop: R4
This park has become one of the worst's parks I have been to in a long time. I have been going to these parks for over 50 years and the State has really let them go. The grass was so high I lost my small dog on a lease. My pad had dirt and mud a least 1 to 3 inches high across the concrete. The grass around was so high and built up with mud about 5 inches that it made a big mess on the pad. You couldn't even walk down to the lake and swim because of the grass at the lake. Maybe 2 foot high. You couldn't even find the fire pit because of the grass was so grown up around it.
What a disgrace to the people of Texas. The volunteers do not do anything any more. Just stay for free. Nobody cares or watches what they do. I was there for a week and never saw them do anything. What a shame.
I sorry for this bad report but it's true. It would be nice to send a Park Ranger by the Spot 402 Johnson Creek and really stop and get out of his truck and see it and then tell me it's ok.
Ramon P
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: T202, Loop: T2
Showers on tent side needs attention bad. And ants were very bad on the raillings and the wood frameing. Bathrooms need to cleaning better. The mans shower only worked on very hot and the ladys shower was cold. Tile was missing on the shower walls very easy fix. And the bathroom's on tent side had no ac but on rv side the bathrooms had ac. But it is still a nice tent camping spot lake is very nice and good fishing.
Ramon P
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: T202, Loop: T2
Showers on tent side needs attention bad. And ants were very bad on the raillings and the wood frameing. Bathrooms need to cleaning better. The mans shower only worked on very hot and the ladys shower was cold. Tile was missing on the shower walls very easy fix. And the bathroom's on tent side had no ac but on rv side the bathrooms had ac. But it is still a nice tent camping spot lake is very nice and good fishing.
Ramon P
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: T202, Loop: T2
Showers on tent side needs attention bad. And ants were very bad on the raillings and the wood frameing. Bathrooms need to cleaning better. The mans shower only worked on very hot and the ladys shower was cold. Tile was missing on the shower walls very easy fix. And the bathroom's on tent side had no ac but on rv side the bathrooms had ac. But it is still a nice tent camping spot lake is very nice and good fishing.
Amber W
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: E314, Loop: R3
They don't mow the grass or blow the dirt/mud off the concrete pads. There is insufficient signage. This site was a nice otherwise.
Amber W
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: E314, Loop: R3
They don't mow the grass or blow the dirt/mud off the concrete pads. There is insufficient signage. This site was a nice otherwise.
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
