Where is Toledo Bend Lake

Toledo Bend lake's main body runs north and south just as the Sabine river which feeds the lake. Sabine river separates Texas from Louisiana creating a vast majority of the state border. Towards the northern end of the state border is where you can find Toledo Bend.

The Toledo Bend dam is on the southern side of the reservoir about 15 miles from Burkeville, TX and 27 miles from Leesville, LA. The main body of the lake is approximately 65 miles long. The northern most point of the lake is found at Logansport, LA where the river begins to feed into the lake.

You can drive across the mid lake region via the Pendelton bridge which accessed by Highway 6 in Louisiana or Highway 21 in Texas. Highway 6 comes from Many, LA and Highway 21 comes from San Augustine, TX.

Since the lake is so large you can access many regions of the north, mid, and south regions from various cities. Shreveport to Logansport, LA is less than 49 miles. Lufkin, TX to the Pendelton bridge is 60 miles. Natchitoches, LA is 42 miles to the mid lake of Toledo Bend.

Toledo Bend Camping

That tent isn't going to set itself up. Let's gear up and explore the top 12 spots to go camping on Toledo Bend lake. With a lake as large as Toledo Bend you can get as far away from civilization as possible or keep it close to a town in case supplies run short.

Sabine National Forest

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Hemphill, TX - Sabine National Forest provides the outdoors lifestyle with many things to do over a longer camping trip. Bicycling, fishing, hiking, horse riding, hunting, nature viewing, picnicking, and water activities are just a few recreational to start your to do list. The easternmost national forest in the great state of Texas, the Sabine National Forest sits on over 160,650 acres and wraps around the western slopes of the Sabine river.

Cypress Bend Park

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Many, LA - This camping legend of a park consumes 114 acres of land and shares a 1 mile shoreline with Toledo Bend lake. This site provides RV sites, cabins, swimming, and much more. Also includes a 6 lane paved boat launch. Just 3 miles south of LA 6 and LA 191 junction.

South Toledo Bend State Park

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Anacoco, LA - Fitting within 1.5 square miles on the Louisiana southern shoreline of Toledo Bend Reservoir is one of the more popular state parks in North Louisiana. Open to the public in 2004, South Toledo Bend State Park offers fishing, hiking, camping, a boat ramp, and picnic area.

North Toledo Bend State Park

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Zwolle, LA - A 1.4 square mile state park resting on the Toledo Bend lake north Louisiana side. North Toledo Bend State Park offers a swimming pool, camping, hiking, boat launch, rv park, and picnics.

San Miguel Park

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Zwolle, LA - Including 1.5 miles of shoreline, San Miguel Park hosts a great time camping and easy access to the mid-lake area of the main body of Toledo Bend. RV pads, tent pads, A frame, and conventional cabins available for your Toledo Bend camping trip.

Tranquility Bay

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Zwolle, LA - Tranquility Bay provides fishing piers and docks, a paved boat launched, rv pads, boat stalls with electricity and lighting. Clean your catch of the day at the fish cleaning station. There is also a salt water swimming pool with BBQ grill. The bunkhouse sleeps up to 24 people.

The Byrd's Nest RV Park

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Hemphill, TX - The mid-lake choice for putting up your RV for a nice stay near Sabine National Park. This Texas sized Toledo Bend camping spot will keep your family full of excitement cabins, rv spots with full hookups, clean showers and restrooms, covered boat slips, as well as a covered event area with full kitchen and dance floor. Let's not forget free wi-fi and a laundromat.

Pleasure Point Park

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Florien, LA - 5 miles north of the Toledo Bend dam lies Pleasure Point Park, a beautiful wooded landscape with 3 miles of lake shoreline. Amenities include a white sand beach, 2 lane boat launch, plenty of rv spots and tent camping available. The bath houses are well maintained and a fish cleaning station is provided.

Indian Mounds Campground

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Hemphill, TX - Indian Mounds Recreation Area is maintained by the Sabine River Authority. Plenty of things to do with access to a boat ramp, tent camping, picnic tables, and public restrooms. Hiking the mounds are popular to explore the history of the area. You can camp for up to 28 days here for as little as $4 per night.

Midlake Campground

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Hemphill, TX - Rich in history and beauty, the forest offers many opportunities for hiking and and photography scenery. A mile south of Americas oldest highway, Midlake Campground accommodates cabins, rv spots, camping, laundry and public restrooms. Plenty of hunting and fishing for all to enjoy.

Shady Oaks Marina & RV Park

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Burkeville, TX - At the southernmost tip of Toledo Bend lies Shady Oak Marina and RV Park. A quiet, clean, and safe get-away that is family friendly. Offering one of the deepest boat ramps on the lake including 3 lanes for departures and arrivals.

Toledo Bend RV Resort and Cabins

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Many, LA - With some of the most beautiful views of Toledo Bend lake, Toledo Bend RV Resort and Cabins offers just that. Plenty of RV pads and cabin rentals available for your family and friends. Boat rentals are available perfect for sportsmen and family vacationers.