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Local favourite lake · Angelina, Texas

Shawnee Lake

Shawnee Lake is a lake in Angelina, Texas.

Shawnee Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Shawnee Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Shawnee Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.45471, -94.65513. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Shawnee Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Shawnee Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Shawnee Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Shawnee Lake?

    Nearby: Ellen Trout Zoo (sanctuary, 14 km), The Stone Fort Museum (museum, 23 km), SFA Mast Arboretum (park, 23 km), Angelina National Forest (sanctuary, 37 km), Big Slough Wilderness (sanctuary, 53 km), Sam Rayburn Reservoir (lake, 54 km).