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
Jesus R
VerifiedMay 4, 2025 • Stayed at: E102, Loop: R1
Site E102 and the rest of the sites in that circle have a serious gravity problem when it comes to draining the gray and black tank hoses. The connection is at the end of the driveway on the highest level of the driveway. The water pressure is extremely low where many of the guests had to remove the water filter just to get enough pressure to shower.
This park needs major renovations to stay competitive with state and private parks in the area.
Consider a general store at the HQs building.
Gary R
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: E101, Loop: R1
Great hosts, beautiful views of lake. Deer came by every morning and evening like.a parade. Full hook up site was level but a little tight getting car off the road. Going back this fall. Must drive into Jefferson Texas as the have a neat downtown to explore. Bathroom were clean and better than average for COE.
Gary R
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: E101, Loop: R1
Great hosts, beautiful views of lake. Deer came by every morning and evening like.a parade. Full hook up site was level but a little tight getting car off the road. Going back this fall. Must drive into Jefferson Texas as the have a neat downtown to explore. Bathroom were clean and better than average for COE.
Gary R
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: E101, Loop: R1
Great hosts, beautiful views of lake. Deer came by every morning and evening like.a parade. Full hook up site was level but a little tight getting car off the road. Going back this fall. Must drive into Jefferson Texas as the have a neat downtown to explore. Bathroom were clean and better than average for COE.
David W
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 • Stayed at: E304, Loop: R3
We had a great 2 day camping trip. The campsite was clean and all the utilities worked as expected. Camp hosts were friendly and extremely helpful as they carted around the campgrounds, ensuring all of the visitors were having a good, safe experience. I can't rate showers or bathrooms as we didn't use them.
We have visited here many times. Never had a negative experience.
The lake level was extremely high due to many previous storms that have occurred this spring. Boat ramp was usable but the walkway to the docking platforms was 5 ft underwater.
We will continue returning here because we always have a fun time.
David W
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 • Stayed at: E304, Loop: R3
We had a great 2 day camping trip. The campsite was clean and all the utilities worked as expected. Camp hosts were friendly and extremely helpful as they carted around the campgrounds, ensuring all of the visitors were having a good, safe experience. I can't rate showers or bathrooms as we didn't use them.
We have visited here many times. Never had a negative experience.
The lake level was extremely high due to many previous storms that have occurred this spring. Boat ramp was usable but the walkway to the docking platforms was 5 ft underwater.
We will continue returning here because we always have a fun time.
David W
VerifiedApril 23, 2025 • Stayed at: E304, Loop: R3
We had a great 2 day camping trip. The campsite was clean and all the utilities worked as expected. Camp hosts were friendly and extremely helpful as they carted around the campgrounds, ensuring all of the visitors were having a good, safe experience. I can't rate showers or bathrooms as we didn't use them.
We have visited here many times. Never had a negative experience.
The lake level was extremely high due to many previous storms that have occurred this spring. Boat ramp was usable but the walkway to the docking platforms was 5 ft underwater.
We will continue returning here because we always have a fun time.
Tammy Cole
April 18, 2025
We went for our anniversary camping trip. We stayed at the site T205 right on the water. The sites are pretty close together but it would be great to rent several and stay in a group. There isn't any water hookup at each site but there are three spigots in the camping area. The staff was friendly and even though there were people at most sites it was quiet and relaxing. My only complaint was that there needs to be a little more lighting outside of the bathrooms.
Nevin Marshall
April 11, 2025
Just beautiful, great camping spot and the ladies at the front desk. I really nice too very helpful. Very quiet and peaceful place.
Corey H
VerifiedApril 6, 2025 • Stayed at: E406, Loop: R4
We had spot E406. Easy back in, clean concrete that's leveled. 180 degree view of lake and can pull boat right up to the camp in a cove safe from large waves. EXCELLENT VISIT, LOVE THE FOLKS THAT TAKE CARE OF IT!!! We'll be back soon!!!
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
