US 271 to SH 43 Canoe Trip

The Sabine River at US 271 is large enough to provide generally adequate flow for a good float trip at any time. The road crossings in this section of the river allow paddlers to divide trips into lengths which suit their specific time frames and abilities. The Sabine in this area is very scenic as it flows between hardwood bottomlands and pine-shrouded banks. In the vicinity of SH 42, many old oil derricks and pipelines, relics of a bygone era create an interesting landscape for this trip. Also, two low-flow concrete weirs, (one upstream and one downstream from the SH 31 crossing) will necessitate caution during higher flows and portaging during low flows. The last section below SH 149 to SH 43 covers the most remote and inaccessible area in this reach. The distance between these bridge crossings is 23 river miles including several long, deep pools that can extend paddling times. Canoeists should plan for additional time for this section. Lignite seams eroded by the river provide riffle areas during lower flows upstream from SH 43.
Put In: Access is available at a boat ramp on the northeast side of the US 271 bridge crossing. Other put-in and take-out locations in this section include SH 42, SH 31, FM 2087, and SH 149.
Take-Out: Take-out for this section is the SH 43 crossing. Access here is poor especially during wet weather.
County Maps: Gregg, Rusk, Harrison, and Panola: Texas County Maps
Texas Topographical Maps: Gladewater, Kilgore NW, Kilgore NE, Lakeport, Easton, Darco, and Harris Chapel: See Ordering U.S. Geological Survey Products

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