No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Boykin Springs Pavilion continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 183 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 175 open for online reservation · 7 reserved · 1 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 104 fall on weekdays and 71 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 001 | 175 |
This day-use unit currently has 175 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable date is Sep 20; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 175 | 104 dates | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +163 more |
About Boykin Springs Pavilion
Overview
Located on Boykin Springs Lake in Angelina National Forest, this recreation area offers a little of everything, including camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking and relaxing in nature. It is situated in eastern Texas near the Louisiana border.
The facility has both a campground and day-use area. The group shelter must be reserved; the campground is first-come, first-served.
Recreation
The group picnic area provides direct access to the Sawmill Trail, a hiking trail that winds through the forest to the Aldridge Sawmill Historical Site.
Activities: fishing, no designated swimming area, hiking trail
From US 69: SH 63 SE 11 miles; FSR 313 S 2.5 miles. 936-897-1068; recreation.gov
31.05186, -94.26804
Facilities
The group picnic shelter accommodates up to 74 guests and is available for reservation. It is adjacent to the hiking trail and creek.
The campground has several standard sites for tents and RVs, as well as a few tent-only sites. Drinking water, flush toilets and hot showers are available at the campground.
Campsites: All campsites are first come, first served; 17 campsites No electric or water. Back-in campers and tents; campsite can accommodate up to 23 ft. in length
Camping Fee: $10; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site
Day Use Shelter available for Reservation: 877-444-6777 or through website (www.Recreation.gov)
Natural Features
Boykin Creek and the nine-acre Boykin Springs Lake both pass through the facility, and the Sam Rayburn Reservoir is nearby.
The area is forested with pines and hardwoods. Wildlife is abundant, and the region is a hot spot for migratory birds.
Getting there
From Zavalla, Texas, travel east on Highway 63 for approximately 10.5 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 313 and proceed 2.5 miles to the campground.
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Boykin Springs Pavilion?
Reservations for Boykin Springs Pavilion are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 175 of 183 tracked reservation dates are open (95.6%), though availability can change. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Which month has the most availability at Boykin Springs Pavilion?
December 2026, with 31 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Boykin Springs Pavilion?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sun, Sep 20 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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