Sunrise mist over Lake Sam Rayburn with cypress trees

Zavalla, Texas · Lake Sam Rayburn

Crankbait
Cove

A secluded, gated RV park nestled in the East Texas pines — minutes from the bass-rich waters of Lake Sam Rayburn.

Full
Hook Up
Free
Ice
Gated
Entrance

Welcome

A quiet corner of the piney woods.

Crankbait Cove RV Park, in Zavalla, TX, is just a few minutes from Lake Sam Rayburn — nestled in a gated community with secluded, clean sites. Our full hook-up sites provide everything you need for a comfortable, relaxing stay.

Whether you're rolling in for a weekend or settling in for the season, we're here to make sure your stay feels effortless.

On-Site Amenities

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

BBQ fire pit, picnic table, full hookups, FREE ICE, gated entrance, deer & fish cleaning station, hot and cold water — and some peace and quiet.

Full Hookups

Full Hookups

Electric, water and sewage at every site.

Free Ice

Free Ice

Help yourself. The cooler's never empty.

Gated Entrance

Gated Entrance

A secluded community, locked tight at night.

BBQ & Fire Pit

BBQ & Fire Pit

Picnic table and ring at every spot.

Fish & Deer Cleaning

Fish & Deer Cleaning

Sink, hot water, and a place to dress your catch.

Hot & Cold Water

Hot & Cold Water

All day, every day. The way it should be.

Pet-Friendly

Pet-Friendly

Bring the dog. We've got room to roam.

Peace & Quiet

Peace & Quiet

The kind you only find this far into the pines.

Google Reviews

Loved by the folks who stay.

4.9· Based on Google reviews
M
Marcus W.
2 weeks ago

"Hands down the cleanest, quietest RV park we've stayed at on Sam Rayburn. Gated, friendly owners, and the fish-cleaning station is a game changer after a day on the water."

D
Dana R.
1 month ago

"Pulled in for a weekend, ended up booking another. Pad was level, full hookups worked perfectly, and the free ice is a sweet little touch. We'll be back for bass season."

J
Jeff & Carol P.
3 months ago

"We've been full-timers for 6 years and Crankbait Cove is now top of our list. Pond side spot was beautiful, neighbors were kind, and the piney woods at sunset can't be beat."

Largemouth bass leaping at golden hour on Lake Sam Rayburn

Hunt & Fish

Catch a largemouth.
Clean it here.

Pull a bass off Sam Rayburn or bring a deer in from your lease. Our cleaning station has a sink, hot water, and free ice — so the day ends the way it should.

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Choose Your Timeline

Stay a night.
Or stay the season.

Any site
Nightly
$45/ night
7-night stays
Weekly
$140/ week
Monthly rate
Inside Loop
$240/ month
Monthly rate
Outside Loop
$260/ month
Monthly rate
Pond Side
$300/ month
Booked for the year
Covered
$360/ month

Yearly commitment

Must book for 7, 30 or 365 nights to receive applicable discounts. Campers' electricity is metered and charged for monthly rates.

Aerial view of Crankbait Cove RV Park around the pond at golden hour

Pond-Side · Loop · Covered

Pick your patch of East Texas.

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