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Circle J Guest Ranch

8922 FM 1861, Eustace, TX, 75124

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Last Updated: November 15, 2023

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Campground Overview

The Circle J Guest Ranch, LLC is an inclusive welcoming establishment for all freethinking and open-minded adults. Gay owned and operated, our guests come from all walks of life, races, spiritual disciplines and sexual orientations. We strive to provide a safe and relaxing, and kid-free retreat to all our guests. We are conveniently located halfway between Canton and Athens, Texas on over 100 acres.  Lots of untouched wilderness, natural springs and a two-and-a-half-acre spring fed pond with a huge waterside deck for fishing, swimming, paddle boating, canoeing or simply soaking up the sun. We offer full hook-up RV sites, rentable camping trailers, and several private rooms for overnight accommodations, as well as several water and electric only RV sites. We have almost unlimited primitive tent camping, as well as a number of tent sites with water and electric service.  Other amenities include a well-appointed unisex restroom and shower facility, picnic areas, fire bowls, RV dump station and a clubhouse to name a few. Enjoy nearby attractions that include the East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society, East Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, and Canton Texas' "First Monday Trade Days". Whether it's for a quick get-away, or an extended vacation we hope to see you soon!

Check In

Check In Time: 9AM | Please call or text 903-479-4189 when you arrive at the gate to receive check-in instructions.

Activities

Stargazing, Wildlife Viewing, Swimming Outdoors, Hiking, Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking & Canoeing, Fishing, Canoeing, Bouldering, Beer/Wine Tasting, Backpacking

Area Tips

First Monday Trade Days in Canton, Tx (15 minutes from the Circle J).

First Monday Trade days is one of the country’s largest open air flee markets. Trades days happens on the weekend preceding the first Monday of each month.

East Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center 

Interactive wetlands trail, Aquaria & Exhibits, Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame, Educational Programming, and Production hatchery

East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society 

Over 100 acres of East Texas nature and beauty.  

Rules

Park Rules

We are open to the general adult (18+yo) public when not hosting private functions. Our goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable facility for all our guests. To that end we have put together a list of basic rules, and behavioral guidelines. These rules and guidelines are annumerated below. 1. Respect one another. Respect the property and your hosting staff. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. 2. Possession, use, or distribution of illegal substances is strictly forbidden. Those found to be in possession of, or under the influence of, Methamphetamines or other “hard drugs” will be asked to leave immediately and will be barred from future reservations. 3. Do Not litter. This includes, but is not limited to drink containers, food wrappers, AND cigarette butts. If you brought it in, you can carry it out. Trash receptacles are provided around the property. 4. Keep the peace. Do not cause, provoke, or engage in public conflicts or fights. Aggressive behavior will result in being asked to leave the property. Repeated occurrences will result in being barred from future visits. 5. Keep your pets under control. We have free range fowl and other animals that may be tempting for dogs not accustomed to country life. If your pet is not getting along well with others, we reserve to right to require they be restrained. 6. We believe strongly in freedom of thought and expression but bullying and hate speech will not be tolerated. 7. Drink responsibly. 8. Do not photograph other guests without their permission. 9. Drive carefully and stay on established roads and driving paths only. 10. Do not feed pets, livestock or wildlife. 11. Do not remove, modify, or destroy any animals or plants whether naturally occurring or placed here by the staff or ownership. 12. Please keep glass containers away from pool, pond, and other areas where people may be barefoot. 13. Boots, or at least full coverage shoes, are recommended while moving about the property. Thorny vegetation, scorpions, snakes and other possible hazards can be avoided with proper protective footwear. 14. Do not dump black water from RVs. 15. Park only in designated areas. 16. Please keep any sexual activity private and out of view of other guests. Our goal is to provide a safe, peaceful, and playful, retreat for all our guests. Please report any violations of these guidelines to our staff to help maintain a safe and pleasant environment for all.

Age restriction

We are an adults only venue, (18 years and up)

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