The owners are very nice, lots of spaces available , free WiFi , dog park as well as laundry and…read moretwo full baths ,

So, kinda confusing...but Barefoot Bay (aka. Big Al's Barefoot Bay) and now Castaway's Bar & Grill…read moreis out on Lake Bob Sandlin. Wife and I stopped in (as we have never been here before and they had Line Dance lessons from 6-9. Service was good and a great view of the lake. Food was bar food and good for around here. Line dancing was a bit of a let down as they didn't have a great sound system. But, lots of people showed up and made it fun. All in all, the restaurant is young and they are experiencing some growing pains. Broken tea maker and got a an appetizer wrong...but they made it right. Had pepperoni pizza and Philly Cheesesteak...but forgot to take pictures. We will come again and grow with them!

My husband went into their office the customer service attendant Sara sold my husband an 8$ day…read morepass to use the boat ramp and After! He handed over the cash she rudely tells him since he's not a guest there he has to park very far away where the mechanics work and tell give him a ride to the boat ramp, hello maybe tell the person before taking their money, because when he gets off the water he cannot walk up the hill and all the way to get his truck because he's on a heart transplant list has heart issues and when he took his money back and said he will go elsewhere Ms Sara claps back at him rudely and shouts as he's walking out the door an obscenity of rudeness for leaving and going elsewhere with His money . I called got her name I said look Sara there are a lot of elderly people and you've got to treat nicer let me tell you I could not even talk over her all she did was talk loudly over me telling me my husband was rude and snatched his money back out of her hand! My husband would never be rude ever it snatch that's her attitude short inexperienced in life lessons no empathy forwards elderly retirees cause she did it to me didn't want to give me the owners name she also said She was the manager , I find that hard to believe as rude as she was. I never leave a review that's bad but if I could give less stars Only on customer service I would give minus five stars . This young woman need Needs! Major empathy training to the general public. To the owners in Dallas, I hope that you have a training powwow with Sara because no human being should be yelled at over the phone or in person for taking their business elsewhere which he wouldn't have had she just let him park close the ramp btw this is on a Tuesday morning it was dead no boat traffic , she was just being nasty to an old man that was nice to her he didn't deserve that. Nor did I

If you're not familiar with Mt Pleasant KOA in Texas, you need to get familiar! This exceptional…read morecampground is owned by a young and awesome couple named Amanda and Jason Baker. They took this campground a few years ago in very rough rundown condition and have transformed it with lots of investment money and tons of labor into one of the nicest most "pleasant" places you'll ever stay. From the state of the art terraced and beautifully fenced dog park to the immaculately kept fishing pond with fountain, beautiful & totally renovated/updated pool, immaculate grounds, everything is perfectly manicured and maintained. Every single upgrade is obvious that no money was spared, only the best furniture and fixtures everywhere. Level sites, many redone with new concrete. Nicely paved and smooth roadways with sweeping roomy turns, no problems with big rigs, no low hanging branches on roads or sites, we are 65' long. Updated electric, plumbing and 90 channels of crystal clear cable TV! Did I mention the perfect wifi signals? We were the furthest site from the office and were able to stream effortlessly. Immaculately clean bathhouse, laundry, no ruts in roadway, no low hanging branches, the upkeep and attention to detail at this place is just exceptional! The staff is so "pleasant" and Jason is constantly working around the campground to keep it looking perfect. Whether you are just looking for a super clean overnight or want to stay 5-6 days like us, this KOA will not disappoint. Need propane or firewood? Jason will come to your site, pick up the tank, fill and return it to your site, hassle free. I had a bum knee on this RV trip and Jason handling that for me was a treat. The beauty of this place is that they didn't provide that service because of my knee or because they liked me better than others, they do this for everyone! This campground is small but gorgeous with the nicest people owning & running it you'll ever meet! Ignore any reviews about highway noise, ALL KOA's are close to the highway, thats why they are so convenient and the road noise was minimal, some people will just complain about anything. We are 5 hours away in Oklahoma City but I promise we will be back, this place and it's owners really made quite the impression on us! Oh and let's not forget about Brenda their 14 year employee and main office person, she is just the best! -Rob & Crystal Rogers Oklahoma City, OK

Great place to stay for either passing through or staying a while. It's clean, very attentive and…read morehas all the perks. It's right off the highway not back far enough to avoid traffic noise. Several pads to choose from and a nice gift shop. Propane refills available. BBQ place across the street and an Applebee's and convenience store all within walking distance. Plenty of trees. Ask for a shady spot.

Went to a wedding there in May 2025. This place is beautiful. the wedding venue was breath…read moretaking, Open doors, wide sky and trees in the background...perfect. We stayed in one of the cabins, the Outlaw, and it was cute and cozy for my wife and I. Queen Mattress, full kitchen and bathroom and most importantly, strong A/C. The game room has a retro arcade consul in it as well as air hockey and the pool was a great place to cool off. the family is already talking about making this a regular thing. thank you for a great weekend.

We've been doing the RV thing for several years, and I have to say that The Pines RV Resort is…read moreeasily top of our list. Currently we are staying at The Pines for the upcoming total eclipse. It's a family-owned campground and Jennifer went out of her way to make sure our stay was comfortable and pleasant. Facilities are exceptional, clean, and abundant. If you plan on traveling in East Texas, do yourself a favor and stay at The Pines. Guaranteed we will be back.

My dearest beloved lady companion and I have been avid focused, discriminating, varied travelers…read morefor 25 years and I've fished East Texas and surrounding areas for about 50 years. Out of the 604 nights we've spent away from home in that time in places ranging from sketchy to highly luxurious, the three we enjoyed in Scenic View's motel were among the very, very best. Ellison Creek Reservoir aka Lone Star Lake turned out to be one of our favorites in the state. It is beautiful and uncrowded, with clear water and abundant vegetation to support bass fishing. The people in the town of Lone Star were very nice. The Scenic View facility is very clean, safe, pleasant, and operated with a most impressive devotion to quality and friendliness. The owners and operators since 1998, Jim and Kim, are super cool, dedicated to guest enjoyment, and clearly have reinvested abundantly in the property. They are starkly authentic and decent souls. Bass fishing was good even during a cold front. Tap water was tasty, no need to tote bottled. Beds were comfy. Hot water did not run out. The boat ramp was good and well-lit. Dockage with power or park boat trailer in front of cabin/motel door and charge up. Multiple grill-BBQ-smoker options. The kitchenette worked great, was very helpful, and there is good restaurant food within walking distance. Two bed double occupancy in the motel was $80.48 per night TOTAL final cost with no cleaning fee, etc. Coin-op laundry facilities are at motel rear, workshop side. That area has an almost supernatural ability to pull one fantastic sunset after another from the heavens, and the comfortable sheltered lower outdoor level of the store is a great place from which to watch them. So is the open deck atop the store. And sunset happens but once a day, but all day lasts....wait for it....all day! Watching a storm roll in at dawn from there was a treat. Relaxing and gazing out at a forested lake is simply fulfilling. The lake is very scenic with pine and hardwood forest and is much smaller than the chaos-riddled metro reservoirs many of their guests are used to. We were often the only boat on the lake. Lakeside properties are fun to look at and were well-kept. The residents were friendly, unlike what I've experienced at some places, and their docks and boathouses held fish. Lots of wildlife - bald eagles, river otter family of 5, raccoon family of 5, dozens and dozens of bird species, white pelicans, herons, cranes, and so on. Children must be supervised at all times and pets are not allowed in the motel or cabin. Yes, that's not ideal for some, but for everyone else, well, it's.....uh.....AWESOME, casting (see what I did there?) away a big chunk of things that can make leisure days go sideways. It's pleasingly close to the DFW metroplex and the drive through the middle instead of using I-30 or I-20 is very pleasant Texas backroad fun. Bortle stage 3 dark skies are just 15 minutes away to the ENE with ample gravel county roads with turnouts for stargazers. Lake O' the Pines is just a few minutes SE. Daingerfield SP. Jefferson. The most excellent Welsh Reservoir power plant cold water fishery. As part of a loop tour of the bevy of great lakes in E TX, SV is a great base camp. Amusingly, we arrived intending to spend a day or two of the four fishing Pines, a longtime favorite of ours, but were so happy with Scenic View facility and Lone Star Lake that we never left. Why go out for steak when there's already a tomahawk ribeye in your lap? The best part of this great experience was making friends with several of the soundly and roundly pleasant, considerate, and interesting staff, guests, and neighborhood residents, who often get together for events such as Thirsty Thursday and have a just plain good ol' time. I expect some of those associations will last for a long time. Hopefully, days other than Thursday get thirsty, too, for we plan to return regularly. A+ drenched in 5 star sauce.

Love this place!!! Truly a unique experience that one must enjoy!!! Thanks Kim & Jimread more

Pool never open- informed it cost to much to keep up and heated…read more Bathrooms- always clean or closed. Laundry- only two washers and two dryers $2 per load and don't you dare use liquid or powder only expensive pods allowed. Lots of land to walk on and explore- nope had to have special permission to go out and hike, walk, and fish. Canoes and kayaks- none that we saw even asked about. WiFi- what's that?!? Dining hall to rent for events- more like storage for things. Fire ants- plenty available take some home or onto your next adventure. All gravel and potholes- be prepared to dodge these in hopes of not breaking something.

This place is fantastic! It is so clean and beautiful with great views. The staff is very friendly…read more Our grandkids loved swimming in the pool.

This is one of our favorite places to camp. The owners, Gene and Linda are great. Friendly and…read moreaccommodating atmosphere with a small grocery store on site. The store is always stocked and has a surprising selection of pretty much anything you could need. Pond in the back of the property is great for fishing and they recently added a bait shop. Overall great value! We will be back!

A beautiful lake & place to stay with your RV, We highly recommend it…read more Nice size lots with full hook ups & RV dump station too.

We love Walleye! Beautiful lake front sites and some with full hookups. Some sites even have docks…read moreto park your boat. Lovely location on the water but you are out in the country so bring everything you need. Stores are about 25-30 minutes away. We will be back!