Joaquin
Get to know this corner of Deep East Texas.
Find Joaquin in Shelby 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 Joaquin
We’re still bringing local dates into this collection.
Suggest a calendar to follow →Find your bearings
Find your way to Joaquin
Directions to Joaquin ↗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 Shelby County
These lakes are elsewhere in the county, rather than necessarily in town. Check the location, public access, and directions before choosing a stop.
Shelby · Park & forest lakes
Center Municipal Park Lake
West side of Center, Rough Rider Drive
Planning page & official resources →
Shelby · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Pinkston
On Sandy Creek 10 miles west of Center on State Highway 7
Planning page & official resources →
Shelby · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Timpson
Four miles northeast of Garrison off US 59
Planning page & official resources →
Shelby · Sabine · Newton · Lakes & reservoirs
Toledo Bend Reservoir
On the Sabine River in Shelby, Sabine and Newton counties, straddling the Texas-Louisiana state line. The dam is in Newton County approximately 24 miles northeast of Jasper.
Planning page & official resources →
Keep exploring
A little farther down the road
Other communities near Joaquin. Use directions to plan the drive.
This guide is taking shape
We’ve put Joaquin on the map. We’re still gathering the places to eat, walks to take, and local gatherings that make a visit your own.