Island View RV Park

Jefferson, Texas

51 RV Sites

Island View RV Park on the shores of Lake O' the Pines in Jefferson, Texas, offers a lakeside camping experience in one of East Texas's most scenic and historically layered communities, combining direct water access on a 18,700-acre reservoir with proximity to Jefferson's antebellum architecture, nineteenth-century steamboat history, and the cypress-draped waterways of the Big Cypress Bayou system that has defined this corner of the Piney Woods since long before the Texas Republic. The park's gated access, beach, and full hookup sites deliver a comfortable and well-organized base for guests whose visit centers equally on the lake's outdoor recreation and Jefferson's compelling heritage tourism. Full hookup sites with water and electric connections are positioned to take advantage of the lakeside setting, with the park's beach providing direct swimming access and the lake's surface available for fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, and wildlife observation from the campground's waterfront. A dedicated pond on the property supplements the lake access with a quieter fishing option, and the gated entrance creates the security-conscious environment that extended-stay guests and RVers leaving equipment on-site prefer. The park's proximity to Jefferson—one of the most distinctive small towns in Texas—makes it as much a cultural and historical destination as an outdoor recreation base. Lake O' the Pines is a 18,700-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on Big Cypress Creek in Marion and Morris counties, surrounded by bottomland hardwood forests, loblolly pine uplands, and the mixed piney woods landscape that characterizes the northeastern corner of Texas where the state's cultural and ecological character most closely resembles the Deep South. The lake's productive fishery supports populations of largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and white bass that attract serious recreational anglers from across the region, and the surrounding Corps lands provide public hiking and wildlife observation opportunities in a largely undeveloped natural setting. Jefferson is one of Texas's most architecturally and historically significant small towns, preserving an inventory of antebellum commercial and residential buildings that reflect the city's brief but remarkable prosperity as a steamboat port on the Big Cypress Bayou in the mid-nineteenth century—a window of commercial prominence that ended when the Red River's Great Raft was removed and Jefferson's water access was permanently altered. The town's historic district includes a carriage house museum, multiple antebellum mansions offering bed-and-breakfast accommodations, and the Jay Gould Private Railcar display at the historic depot that tells the story of the railroad baron's legendary dispute with Jefferson's civic leaders over rail access. Caddo Lake, the only naturally formed lake in Texas, lies approximately 15 miles south. Island View RV Park operates year-round in East Texas's mild climate, with spring and fall representing the most comfortable outdoor seasons and summer's warmth making the lake's swimming beach and water recreation the primary guest activities. The combination of lake access and Jefferson's heritage tourism draws a mixed demographic—fishing families focused entirely on Lake O' the Pines, history enthusiasts who make the lake secondary to the town's antebellum character, and guests who equally split their time between water recreation and cultural exploration of one of Texas's most unusual and rewarding small-town destinations.

What does this place offer

Beach
Biking
Bird/Wildlife Watching
Boating
Canoeing/Kayaking

Fishing
Full Hookup
Gated Entrance
Hiking
Lake

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Location

1099 Lindsey Rd, Jefferson, TX 75657, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Registration and Arrival Check-In Procedure - Upon Check please go to the office. - For late or early check-in or check-out, please give us a call. - Check-In:3 pm. - Check-Out: 11 am. - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. Liability - Lessee or their invited guests shall indemnify and save Island View, LLC harmless from any cost, liability, or expense arising out of any claim whatsoever by reason of the use, misuse, or condition of the lot and any of Island View, LLC property, or of any other cause. Lessee or their invited guests shall indemnify and save harmless Island View, LLC from any charge or expense arising out of their death or injury, or loss or damage to any property. Lien - All property placed on the premises by the lessee is subject to a lien in favor of the owner and said lien shall be in addition to the statutory landlord’s lien, and all property left on the premises by the lessee shall be deemed abandoned and may be disposed of by owner as they shall see fit. Lessee Violations - If the lessee should have a default in the payment of rent, or violate any of the provisions in this agreement; the owner may notify the lessee by mail or otherwise. - Unless the lessee shall cure said default within 3 days of said notice, the owner may take possession of the premises and may institute the suit of Forcible Entry and Detainer and obtain a writ of possession thereby. - In the event, that the owner files suit against the lessee resulting from the lessee’s default herein, the owner shall be entitled to recover a reasonable attorney’s fee. - The venue for such proceedings shall be held in Marion County, Texas. - Lessee SHALL use their premise in such a way that it does NOT constitute a nuisance or disturbance to ANY other tenant. Agreement Changes - This agreement is subject to change at any time the owner feels necessary. - The owner may add rules, regulations, and guidelines at their own discretion as issues arise or occur. RV Sites - You MUST have a 2010 or newer model R.V., Trailer, Motor Home, or Mobile Home, unless APPROVED by the owner. - All units will be decided at the discretion of the owner. Leases - Leases beginning prior to the 15th of the month will revert back to the 1st of the current month. - Leases starting after the 15th will be moved to the 1st of the following month. - This is to simplify bookkeeping. Quiet Time Quiet time is from 10 PM to 7 AM Daily. Vehicles - No vehicles are to be stored or repaired on the property, WITHOUT permission from the owner. - Each lessee will be allowed 2 Vehicles ONLY unless PRIOR APPROVAL by the owner. - Lessee WILL NOT provide ANY guest with the gate code, EACH GUEST will be given their own. - The lessee WILL be responsible for ALL guests. - GUESTS MUST ABIDE BY ALL RULES and REGULATIONS Firearms - Firearms shall NOT be discharged on the premises; this includes air guns and BB guns. Construction - ALL construction or additions to the lot WILL NEED APPROVAL by the owner or a designee of their choice and WILL comply with the owner's standards and all CORPS of Engineers rules, regulations, and guidelines. - Sale of improvements is allowed PENDING APPROVAL from the owner for appearance, condition, and a current lease MUST be in effect. - If the lessee fails to maintain the lease, ALL improvements, materials, tools, etc, shall become the property of the owner. - Sale of existing unit is permitted with the PRIOR APPROVAL of the owner and will be dependent on the condition and age of the unit. Sublease - Lessee shall NOT sublease lot. Pets Policy - Domesticated household pets ONLY. - These pets MUST be on a leash at all times, and supervised by their owners. - Owners will be responsible for pet waste. ATV's & Golf Carts - ATV's and Golf Carts are permitted. You must abide by the rules above. - Loud Exhausts will not be permitted of any kind. - Insurance is required with Island View as a certificate holder. Speed Limit - The speed limit in the park is 10 MPH, and you are to drive on designated roads ONLY, driving on the grass or creating new trails/roads will NOT be permitted; failure to abide is subject to termination of lease. Utilities - Owner shall provide at their expense, water and sewer to the property. - Lessee will be billed monthly for electric usage. - All requests for other maintenance shall be made to the owner or agent, and the lessee shall not incur any expense for maintenance without written approval from the owner. - Lessee will deposit trash only in approved areas: owner will remove trash from these approved areas only. - Electric-$75 Deposit required. - We have a meter at each pedestal that IV will read and bill you monthly Disclaimer - Policies and terms are set and enforced directly by Island View RV Park and are subject to change as their policies are adjusted. - Please contact Island View RV Park for more details.

Cancellation Policy

Campground Cancellation Policy - 100% refund until 7 days prior to check-in. - 50% percent refund 3 days prior, then 2 days prior the reservation is no longer refundable. - Note: All refund calculations exclude the RoverPass service fees and credit card processing, which are non-refundable. RoverPass Cancellation Policy - The platform and processing fees are non-refundable. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.