Rusk Depot Campground

535 Park Road 76, Rusk, TX 75785

903-683-3451

877-726-7245

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GPS: 31.8025,-95.193

Rusk Depot Campground is located at 535 Park Road 76, Rusk, Texas 75785 with a total of 71 campsites. Before your trip to Rusk Depot Campground, check out website at https://www.texasstaterr.com/parks.php or contact them through 903-683-3451 to know their nightly rates and available discounts.

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)

31.8025, -95.193

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude) 31.8025, -95.193

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Overview of Rusk Depot Campground


Last Price Paid: $38

Reported by Napunani on 11.06.2020

Longest RV Reported: 27 feet (Travel Trailer)

Reported by Cindy & Cristal F on 5.5.2022

Number of Sites:

71

Pad Type:

dirt

Elevation:

459 ft / 139 m

Tent Camping:

Yes

Reviews of Rusk Depot Campground

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  • Quaint Wooded Poorly Maintained Campground

    Reviewed 6/11/2020

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    Nightly rate: $38

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 6

    This is an X-Texas State Park that really needs some overdue TLC.After making reservations over the phone 163 days prior to arriving and prepaying the entire amount, we were told at check-in there was no record of our reservation. Once we got through that confusion we were had to ask for directions to the campground. No map provided....moreThis is an X-Texas State Park that really needs some overdue TLC.After making reservations over the phone 163 days prior to arriving and prepaying the entire amount, we were told at check-in there was no record of our reservation. Once we got through that confusion we were had to ask for directions to the campground. No map provided. Even with a reservation, campsites are selected once you arrive and drive through the campgrounds. FHU loop roadway was difficult to maneuver due to the roadway being covered with pine needles which blended it into the non-roadway. We saw most people driving thru campsites thinking it was the road as the FHU loop were mostly pull-thru sites. Limited sites for RVs longer than 30 feet. Most sites were designed for 20 feet or smaller. Not a slide-out friendly campground as most sites were very compact. Minimal vegetation between sites. At our site the wooden picnic table was partially rotted. Parking pad broken up by roots so very uneven surface. The firepit ring was mostly rusted away and was completely filled with ash so our fire was on the pi ash. Sulphuric smelling water. Highway noise. On our last night, the 30 amp breaker kept tripping without a full load. Happened twice within an hour so we scaled back our amp use under 20 just to have some heat during the night. Campground WiFi was probably one of the best we’ve experienced.Highway noise even in our campsite the furthest from the highway. Of course, lots of train whistles during depot operations.

  • Dark, quiet and peaceful

    Reviewed 4/10/2020

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    Nightly rate: $35

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 22

    We arrived late about 11:30 PM. It was very dark and difficult to find the spots. There weren’t very many campers - about 4 campers/ tents for a park capable of holding 50+. It was very quiet and peaceful. We did not use the laundry service or the restrooms and showers but we’ve added lots of pictures. The kids played at the playgroun...more We arrived late about 11:30 PM. It was very dark and difficult to find the spots. There weren’t very many campers - about 4 campers/ tents for a park capable of holding 50+. It was very quiet and peaceful. We did not use the laundry service or the restrooms and showers but we’ve added lots of pictures. The kids played at the playground and had a wonderful time. We rode the train from Rusk to Palestine on Saturday which was a great experience for the kids but the train ride was too long - 4 hours.

  • Quiet and peaceful

    Reviewed 4/10/2020

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    Nightly rate: $35

    Days stayed: 2

    Site number: 22

    We arrived very late about 11:30 PM. It was dark and difficult to see the spots. There were plenty of sites to choose from - just difficult to see. The park was empty with about four campers and 50+ sites. We rode the train on Saturday from Rusk to Palestine. It was a nice train ride for the kids but it was a bit long at four hours. W...more We arrived very late about 11:30 PM. It was dark and difficult to see the spots. There were plenty of sites to choose from - just difficult to see. The park was empty with about four campers and 50+ sites. We rode the train on Saturday from Rusk to Palestine. It was a nice train ride for the kids but it was a bit long at four hours. We did not use the laundry facilities or the restrooms but have included pictures. The kids love the playground.

Cell Phone Coverage

Verizon 4G

Confirmed by 1 Users Last Reported 10/04/2020

At&t 4G

Confirmed by 3 Users Last Reported 10/04/2020

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