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Ebenezer Park features some of the most beautiful horseback riding trails in southeast Texas. It's the only Army Corps of Engineers park on Sam Rayburn Reservoir with equestrian campsites, making it the go-to destination for horse-owners. The horse trail terrain is soft and sandy, so horseshoes are not required. Trails glide over rolling hills through creeks and gullies. Some trails even have beach access, allowing riders and their horses to cool off on a hot day. Note: The horse access beach and majority of the trail system are located on USFS property.
In addition to horseback riding, activities include fishing, picnicking and swimming. Birding is also rewarding, with chances to see resident wood ducks and migratory birds on their journey to and from the Gulf Coast.
Ebenezer caters best to equestrian campers and tent campers. Equestrian sites have electric hookups and horse corrals near each site. Ebenezer Hall, an enclosed building with a full kitchen, A/C and heating, is available for reservation.
The park does not have a boat ramp, and the nearest boat ramp is four miles down at Twin Dikes Park.
The campground, near the Sam Rayburn Dam, is fully shaded by towering pine trees.
The lake is located deep in the woods, bordered by the Angelina National Forest and near the Sabine National Forest.
The 20,700-acre Bannister Wildlife Management Area is on the northern peninsula of the lake. Here, hikers and bikers can explore the designated Eastern Wild Turkey restoration site.
From Jasper, Texas, take US Highway 96 North approximately 12 miles to the intersection of Recreation Road 255. Go west on 255 approximately 8 miles to the park entrance road.
$28 campsites denote 50 amp, $26 campsites denote 30 amp.
Camped here with our horses for three days and it was AMAZING! Campground is clean and quiet. The horse pens are nice and the ridding trails are great. Highly recommend this place. The camp host (Larry I think his name was) is the nicest person, super friendly and helpful.
We camped for 6 days waiting for our house to close. The camp hosts where amazing checked on us every day. Also share the park with horses that was fun never smelly. There is a bathroom and on the other side is showers (the showers do get warm). Amazing sunrises.
It was nice to be in the pines it was a six hour drive to get here. The campsites are not very well marked so get here before dark. The part hostess nice but he was not able to tell us anything about trails. He had no idea how to get down to the lake. They had a recent controlled burn and there was still some smoldering. I was sick and heartbroken to see the trash left in the trails and especially at the lake. The State needs to get in there and monitor once in a while and get cleaning crews as it was a mess
Ebenezer is a family favorite! We have been camping here for about 5 years and have never had a bad experience. The beach entrance is the perfect location to spend the day with family! Bring your pets and your BBQ pits and come have a great time!
Nice hike along the edge of the lake since the water level is down. It is dog friendly. There are restrooms and showers. There are hook ups for RVs including area for dumping. Each camp spot has a bbq pit and picnic table.
