Area Lakes
Pittsburg and Camp County have the best in outdoor fun and recreation. From bird watching, camping, fishing, horseback riding, dirt bike trails, hiking, to water sports, you can find all this and more among the soaring pine and hardwood trees in our part of the world. Water is a prime recreational draw for Pittsburg, with five lakes located just a short drive from town.
Pittsburg sits right in the middle of some of the best fishing lakes in the state. Lake Bob Sandlin, Cypress Springs, Lake of the Pines, Lake Welsh and Monticello are all within a short and easy drive. Each has prize-winning bass, catfish, and crappie fishing. Area tournaments are held throughout the year. Your trophy fish is waiting for you. Besides the beauty of the lakes and great fishing, Cypress Springs, Lake of the Pines and Bob Sandlin offer opportunities for camping, picnicking, and swimming. Water skiing, jet skiing and pleasure boating abound on the lakes adding yet another dimension of fun in the sun. Our lakes bring fun for the whole family whether by actively participating or just watching from the shores.
Bob Sandlin State Park is a 640-acre park that opened in 1987 and filled with deer and other wildlife. Four and a half miles of hiking/biking trails wind through a forest wonderland offering scenic beauty and beckoning quietness in all seasons. The park, located on FM 21, ten miles from Pittsburg, boasts 95 overnight facilities consisting of RV concrete pads, shelters, and cabins. The park has a pavilion that may be reserved for a small fee. It is perfect for family reunions or company events. A boat launch and pier are available for the fishermen. A roped-off swimming area in the lake brings welcome relief on hot summer days.
Don't forget to pack your golf clubs. Our moderate climate allows year-round golfing. Princedale Country Club in Pittsburg is a nine-hole course nestled in rolling hills and pine trees. Princedale is closed on Mondays, and although not a public course, welcomes visitors if no tournament is scheduled. Call for green fees and scheduling information. (903) 856-3737.
Gourmets who cherish "home grown" flock to our many roadside produce stands. Camp County is one of the top peach producing areas in Texas. Blueberries and blackberries are also grown here. Several farms offer pick-your-own opportunities. Look for roadside stands on US 271 and SH 11 from mid-May to mid-October offering peaches, berries, melons, fresh vegetables, jams, jellies, syrups, gift baskets - everything one would expect a roadside stand to have.
Pittsburg is located on the northern most part the Texas Historical Commission's Texas Forest Trail. The Texas Forest Trail Region consists of 35 counties in East Texas from Red River County in the north to Jefferson County in the south. Watch for the blue and white Texas Forest Trail signs marking the region. This scenic driving trail offers hundreds of sites for travelers interested in cultural and heritage tourism.
