🪨 Creek Spot
🟡 Moderate ~$5/vehicle day use
🌊 About Boykin Springs Recreation Area
Historic swimming hole dammed by a settler in the 1800s, tucked deep in Angelina National Forest.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
~$5/vehicle day use
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, spring-fed
Best Season
📅 Spring–fall
Water Type
9-acre dammed creek swimming hole
Managed By
US Forest Service (Angelina NF)
County
Jasper County, Texas
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Angelina National Forest, Zavalla, TX
Access Notes:
Forest access road; USFS campground on site
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: ~$5/vehicle day use
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace