Big Sandy
Get to know this corner of Northeast Texas.
Find Big Sandy in Upshur County. Explore the map and county guide while we gather local places and events.
A growing guide · Local recommendations welcome
On the calendar
Coming up in Big Sandy
We’re still bringing local dates into this collection.
Suggest a calendar to follow →Find your bearings
Find your way to Big Sandy
Directions to Big Sandy ↗Explore the streets and surrounding area. The pin marks the town’s approximate location; choose a specific destination when planning your visit.
Town reference point: Census Gazetteer (2025).
Make time for the water
Explore the water in Upshur County
These lakes are elsewhere in the county, rather than necessarily in town. Check the location, public access, and directions before choosing a stop.
Upshur · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Gilmer
On Kelsey Creek in the Cypress River Basin, 15 miles north of Longview and 4 miles west of Gilmer
Planning page & official resources →
Upshur · Gregg · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Gladewater City
On Glade Creek in the City of Gladewater, 20 miles west of Longview off FM 2685 and north of US 80
Planning page & official resources →
Marion · Morris · Upshur · Camp · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake O’ the Pines
On Big Cypress Creek in the Cypress River Basin, 25 miles northeast of Longview in Marion, Morris, Upshur, and Camp counties
Planning page & official resources →
Keep exploring
A little farther down the road
Other communities near Big Sandy. Use directions to plan the drive.
This guide is taking shape
We’ve put Big Sandy on the map. We’re still gathering the places to eat, walks to take, and local gatherings that make a visit your own.