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We believe that if you will take a moment and read this, it will make
your stay at the Piney Woods Conservation Center (PWCC) much more
enjoyable and answer many questions. First, let me explain that the PWCC
is not a motel. It is a Conservation Center located in the Angelina
National Forest on the shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. It was
constructed in 1985 for Stephen F. Austin State University’s College of
Forestry. The facility is used year round by the university, private
groups, reunions, church groups, associations, etc…..
RECREATION ACTIVITIES: Be
sure to bring your rod and reel because we have a 6 acre lake that is
stocked with bass and catfish. You can take pictures of your catch but
then you got to put them back in the lake. Also, we have a pool table,
ping pong, jogging/walking trail, canoes, kayak, campfire pit and
rocking chairs. We have adult life preservers, therefore if you have
small children that want to canoe, please bring their life preservers.
THE FACILITIES: The PWCC offers all you need for
group getaways: comfortable living quarters, excellent food service, and
various types of meeting areas. The Center is capable of accommodating
128 people with sleeping quarters arranged in suites, two rooms sharing
one bathroom. Two dining rooms are located at the lodge area, one seats
150 people; the other seats 70. High quality meals at affordable prices
are prepared and served from a modern kitchen. Our meals are rated
excellent in quality and quantity by participants. The cooks can design
meal plans to meet your desires. Four meeting rooms are available; two
are centrally located within the dormitory buildings; one is located
between the two dormitories; and one adjacent to the lodge. Our meeting
rooms can accommodate up to 150 people and come equipped with
audio-visual equipment.
Dorm Rooms: The dormitories
are set up as suites, two bedrooms sharing one bathroom. Therefore, you
may be sharing a bathroom with other participants. Bathrooms are
equipped with two sinks and mirrors, a shower and a toilet.
A coke machine is located at the end of Dorm B. The ice machine is in
the lodge kitchen. Outside of each dorm room and under the canopy there
are many rocking chairs. If needed, you are welcome to use our washers
and dryers located in each dorm.
Parking: Most conservation
centers will not allow vehicles in their dormitory areas. Originally,
the PWCC was designed for all vehicles to park in the main parking lot
at the highway and walk to your dorm room. Thankfully, we have just
completed a new parking lot at the Lodge. If you cannot locate a parking
spot, you will have to park in the main large parking lot located at
the highway entrance. However, you may drive to your room to unload your
luggage. We have a few Handicapped Parking spaces located in the
dormitory area and we ask that these be used exclusively for this
purpose.
Telephone service and computer service: Our
cell service is much improved over the years but still you might have
to find a place for the strongest signal. It is very rural and in a
National Forest. Our Center’s telephone number is (409) 584-2412. A
telephone is located in the lobby of the main lodge building for your
use during your stay. You might want to bring a long distance phone card
with you. We do have "WiFi" wireless computer access in the
lodge/office/dining room area of the facility.
RESERVATIONS: Because of the popularity of the Piney
Woods Conservation Center (PWCC) reservations must be made in advance.
For more information call (409) 584-2412, visit or fill out our online
reservation request form. A full packet of instructions will be
forwarded to you. The instruction packet will contain a menu for the
selection of meals of various price ranges. Exact cost figures will be
quoted when reservations are made. (There is a minimum group size of 20
for meals.)
