Point
Get to know this corner of Northeast Texas.
Find Point in Rains 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 Point
We’re still bringing local dates into this collection.
Suggest a calendar to follow →Find your bearings
Find your way to Point
Directions to Point ↗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 Rains County
These lakes are elsewhere in the county, rather than necessarily in town. Check the location, public access, and directions before choosing a stop.
Rains · Park & forest lakes
Emory City Park Lake
Rains County; a specific entrance is still being researched.
Planning page & official resources →
Hopkins · Rains · Wood · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Fork
On the Sabine River in Hopkins, Rains and Wood Counties, 5 miles northwest of Quitman
Planning page & official resources →
Van Zandt · Rains · Lakes & reservoirs
Lake Tawakoni
In Van Zandt, Rains, and Hunt counties, 15 miles southeast of Greenville on Caddo Creek and the South Fork and Cowleech Fork of the Sabine River
Planning page & official resources →
Keep exploring
A little farther down the road
Other communities near Point. Use directions to plan the drive.
This guide is taking shape
We’ve put Point on the map. We’re still gathering the places to eat, walks to take, and local gatherings that make a visit your own.