Tourism

There's much to see and do in Hemphill!

In the Piney Woods of East Texas, Nature lays down a wondrous welcome mat. Carpeted with fragrant pine needles, brimming with lakes both mammoth and mysterious, and seasonally rich with radiant roses, delicate dogwoods, and exquisite azaleas, this inviting area both fascinates and captivates.

Excellent forest scenery along highways in all directions. Stands of Virginia shortleaf pine are seen south of Hemphill at community of Yellowpine via Texas 87, also on F.M. 2343. One of the finest stands of longleaf pine is at scenic roadside park about five miles west on Texas 184.History seems to seep from every crack and crevice in Sabine County. The courthouse square at Hemphill, one of the most unusual in East Texas, is surrounded by quaint buildings, antique stores and gift shops. The courthouse, completed around 1910, is one of East Texas' best known landmarks and its old county jail, built in 1903, is now a museum and library. On the corner of the square, domino players regularly gather beneath an ancient cedar tree. If you would like to know more about lodging and dining options in Hemphill, please contact the Sabine Sunset on Toledo Bend Lake County Visitors Bureau for more information.

Any time of year, Hemphill is a great place to visit -- come see how we're building a quality community.

Explore Hemphill, Texas!

Undisturbed natural beauty.
Experience the excitement of catching trophy bass, crappie and stripers.
World class fishing, hiking, swimming, camping, boating and bird watching.
Shop for antiques collectibles and artwork.
Learn more about the rich history of the land along the Sabine River

Toledo Bend Lake

Bordering Texas and Louisiana, Toledo Bend is a 186,000 acre lake with over 1,200 miles of shoreline. The lake is surrounded mostly by undeveloped land, much of it timberland in the Sabine National Forest.

Some of the best bass and crappie fishing in the south.

Address:

Toledo Bend Lake Hemphil, Tx, 75948

Columbia Memorial

Memorial site for the seven Columbia Astronauts. Intersection of Highways 87N & 83E

Columbia Replica being installed outside museum

Patricia Huffman Smith Museum “ Remembering Columbia”

Phone: 409-787-4827

Historic Jail Museum

The jail was built in 1904 and was used by Sabine County until 1982. One of two jails in Texas that had a hanging rope. Now known as the Sabine County Jail Museum and Vergie Speights Memorial Library. The jail is rich in history, rare books for viewing, and many interesting exhibits. View the rope used for hanging and the trap door. Open Wednesday - Saturday, 9am - 2pm.

Phone: (409) 787-1421

Address: Historic Jail Museum Courthouse Square Hemphill, TX, 75948

J.R. Huffman Public Library

The J.R. Huffman Public Library is located in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas and opened its
doors in 1994. The library began as a grass-roots effort by local residents and was started
through the generosity of Al and Pat Smith and the Temple Foundation. The Dr. W.T. Arnold, Sr.
Theater is a wonderful addition to the library facility and is dedicated and named after
long-time resident, Dr. William Thomas Arnold, Sr., who was the town physician for many years.

Sabine County Chamber of Commerce

The Sabine County Chamber of Commerce meets at noon the second Tuesday of each month at 125 N. Texas Street, Hemphill, Texas 75948 for more information visit their Facebook Page.

Sabine National Forest

Located in the pineywoods of east Texas, the 160,656-acre Sabine National Forest is the easternmost of the four national forests in Texas and forms part of the boundary between Texas and Louisiana. The forest is situated on the western slopes of the Sabine River watershed within Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Jasper, and Newton counties.

Trail Between the Lakes

The Trail Between the Lakes is a 28-mile hiking trail that winds through the southern half of the Sabine National Forest. Located in the southern Sabine County, it extends from Lakeview Recreation Area on Toledo Bend Reservoir to State Highway 96 within sight of the easternmost point of Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

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