East Mountain
Get to know this corner of Northeast Texas.
Find East Mountain in Gregg and Upshur counties. 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 East Mountain
We’re still bringing local dates into this collection.
Suggest a calendar to follow →Find your bearings
Find your way to East Mountain
Directions to East Mountain ↗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 Gregg and Upshur counties
These lakes are elsewhere in the county, rather than necessarily in town. Check the location, public access, and directions before choosing a stop.
Gregg · Community lakes & ponds
Elder Lake
in Kilgore
Planning page & official resources →
Gregg · Rusk · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Cherokee
Twelve miles southeast of Longview on Cherokee Bayou, in Gregg and Rusk counties.
Planning page & official resources →
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 →
Keep exploring
A little farther down the road
Other communities near East Mountain. Use directions to plan the drive.
This guide is taking shape
We’ve put East Mountain on the map. We’re still gathering the places to eat, walks to take, and local gatherings that make a visit your own.