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
Mary G
VerifiedMarch 25, 2023 • Stayed at: E318, Loop: R3
The campground itself was well-maintained. Some restroom facilities were not working and obviously in need of repairs. Enjoyed the wildlife at this park. FYI, camping loops and campground roads are hilly. We were there five nights and had a loss in water pressure for part of one day, but it was quickly resolved. All hosts were friendly and helpful. Historic Jefferson is only twenty minutes away.
Jess D
VerifiedMarch 25, 2023 • Stayed at: T205, Loop: T2
Great campsite with everything you need nearby, water & restrooms. If you’re lucky you can see deer in the early morning.
Mary G
VerifiedMarch 25, 2023 • Stayed at: E318, Loop: R3
The campground itself was well-maintained. Some restroom facilities were not working and obviously in need of repairs. Enjoyed the wildlife at this park. FYI, camping loops and campground roads are hilly. We were there five nights and had a loss in water pressure for part of one day, but it was quickly resolved. All hosts were friendly and helpful. Historic Jefferson is only twenty minutes away.
Ron B
VerifiedMarch 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E406, Loop: R4
Beautiful campsite! Very clean. Camp host at the gate was so friendly and helpful. We love Johnson Creek and Lake O’ Pines!
Michele J
VerifiedMarch 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: R1
Campsite was great except for the brown water. We flushed it trying to get it to clear to no avail. Plugged up two water filters. Also, the pressure was so low we had to run our pump the whole time. Other than the water issue, park was great. Beautiful lake. Deer and coons came up every evening. Surprised to see seagulls and pelicans on the lake. Spot was level and the roads were good.
Ron B
VerifiedMarch 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E406, Loop: R4
Beautiful campsite! Very clean. Camp host at the gate was so friendly and helpful. We love Johnson Creek and Lake O’ Pines!
Michele J
VerifiedMarch 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: R1
Campsite was great except for the brown water. We flushed it trying to get it to clear to no avail. Plugged up two water filters. Also, the pressure was so low we had to run our pump the whole time. Other than the water issue, park was great. Beautiful lake. Deer and coons came up every evening. Surprised to see seagulls and pelicans on the lake. Spot was level and the roads were good.
Ron B
VerifiedMarch 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E406, Loop: R4
Beautiful campsite! Very clean. Camp host at the gate was so friendly and helpful. We love Johnson Creek and Lake O’ Pines!
Michele J
VerifiedMarch 24, 2023 • Stayed at: E104, Loop: R1
Campsite was great except for the brown water. We flushed it trying to get it to clear to no avail. Plugged up two water filters. Also, the pressure was so low we had to run our pump the whole time. Other than the water issue, park was great. Beautiful lake. Deer and coons came up every evening. Surprised to see seagulls and pelicans on the lake. Spot was level and the roads were good.
Kevin N
VerifiedMarch 22, 2023 • Stayed at: E101, Loop: R1
The campground was wonderful. It was clean and beautiful. My only complaint was the low water pressure and the fact that the water coming out of the faucet was brown.
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
