Lake O' The Pines
| Lake O' The Pines is one of the most Beautiful Lakes in East Texas. A thriving Lake, 18 miles long, brimming with bass, catfish and crappie, with an abundance of beautiful birds, many species who either migrate here or call the Lake their permanent home. A Lake whose mood changes like the weather. |
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Most days the Lake is just moving slowly under a blue sky, and other days it's still like a mirror, with its surface glistening like a million diamonds reflecting the sun. There is a quiet peace about the Lake, with plenty of room to find your own honey hole and fish, set up a nice campsite with the wife, family or fishing buddies. Some of the parks have beaches for swimming, shelters, picnic areas and boat ramps. There's also room for water skiing and sailing.
There are marinas, motels, cabins, guest houses, bed and breakfasts, and places to eat, buy food & supplies, with gas stations & specialty shops North and South of the Lake. But most of all there are nice people here, ready to help you.
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LAKE O' THE PINES. Ferrells Bridge Dam and Lake O' the Pines are on Cypress Creek nine miles west of Jefferson in western Marion and northwestern Harrison counties (at 32°47' N, 94°35' W). The project is owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District. The lake is used for flood control, water and wildlife conservation, and recreational purposes. Construction of the dam was begun in January 1955 and was completed on December 11, 1959. The reservoir is formed by an earthfill dam 10,600 feet long. The crest of the spillway is 249.5 feet above mean sea level, and the conservation storage capacity is 250,000 acre-feet with a surface of 18,680 acres. The flood control storage space is 587,200 square feet. The drainage area above the dam is approximately 850 square miles. |
Information on Camping and Fishing at Lake O' The Pines
Lake O' The Pines Chamber of Commerce
Jefferson Texas
Established over 160 years ago, Jefferson grew to the second largest and most important inland port in Texas. It no longer acts as one of the "water trade" centers of Texas but attracts tourists throughout the nation because of its serenity and unique beauty.
Jefferson does
not afford the towering structures or glistening bright lights of newer larger
cities, but she offers other assets just as captivating and awesome.
It is the weekend Mecca for city dwellers who have long forgotten the
simple way of life.
With more than fifty bed and breakfasts, Jefferson is known for its hospitality and friendly atmosphere. The many antebellum homes, historic landmarks, antique shops, local entertainment, and selection of attractions are of interest to visitors from all walks of life.
