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Crankbait Cove Amenities

Step outside.
East Texas is waiting.

Full hookups, free ice, gated entry, and a fish & deer cleaning station — everything you need to make the most of every day on the lake.

There's a LOT to Do!

Time to slow down and relax...

Located just a few minutes away from Lake Sam Rayburn, Crankbait Cove offers a gated community with secluded and clean RV sites, perfect for your next outdoor adventure. We pride ourselves on providing a peaceful and relaxing environment for our guests to enjoy nature.

Trophy bass fishing

Trophy bass fishing

Sam Rayburn is one of the country's premier largemouth lakes — launch at dawn and you're on the bite in minutes.

Fish & deer cleaning

Fish & deer cleaning

On-site cleaning station with sinks, hot water and lights — clean your catch or your harvest right here at the Cove.

Free ice

Free ice

Help yourself to free ice for the cooler — keep the day's catch and your drinks cold without a run into town.

Pet-friendly sites

Pet-friendly sites

Bring the dog. Designated pet areas, shade and easy walking loops — leashed and cleaned up after, pets are welcome.

Swim the lake

Swim the lake

Public swim beaches on Sam Rayburn are minutes away — clear water, sandy edges and easy afternoon cool-offs.

Boating & cruising

Boating & cruising

Trailer your boat or rent nearby. Open water, quiet coves and 114,500 acres to explore at your own pace.

Kayak & paddle

Kayak & paddle

Slip into the back coves at sunrise — paddling Sam Rayburn turns up bass, herons and Piney Woods quiet.

Hike the pines

Hike the pines

Angelina National Forest borders the lake — longleaf pine trails, sandy two-tracks and Boykin Springs minutes away.

Wildlife watching

Wildlife watching

White-tailed deer, bald eagles, ospreys and the occasional alligator — bring binoculars and a slow morning.

Stars over the pines

Stars over the pines

Wind down at your fire pit. Out here the Piney Woods sky goes wide open, with the Milky Way most clear nights.

Worth the Drive

A whole region at your back door.

Stay parked at the Cove and explore the Piney Woods on day trips — everything below is within an easy drive.

Ready to plan your next outdoor adventure?

Book your RV site at Crankbait Cove today and experience the beauty of East Texas. Contact us for more information and to make your reservation.

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