Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”
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The East Hamilton Boat Ramp, located on the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir, is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas.
Located at the end of FM 2261, east of Patroon, the boat ramp offers access to the reservoir throughout most of the year. The reservoir is administrated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and Louisiana.
Camping is not allowed in the parking area.
Haley's Ferry boat ramp, located on the northern end of the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir, is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Completed in 1996, this boat ramp offers access to the reservoir throughout the year. The reservoir is administrated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and Louisiana.
Lakeview Campground, located on the 185,000- acre Toledo Bend Reservoir and is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. The area offers camping, fishing and picnicking.
Forest visitors can now camp up to 28 days at selected recreation areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. Extended camping is offered at:
Lakeview Recreation Area - Sites: 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10
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Red Hill Lake is located a short distance from Toledo Bend Reservoir. Completed in 1940 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), this area offers camping, fishing and swimming on a picturesque 19-acre lake.
Ragtown is located on the Texas shore of Toledo Bend Reservoir and is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. Completed in 1975, this area is nestled high on a bluff and offers spectacular views of the water. The boat ramp allows access to the lake most of the year.
Visitors can hike along 1-mile long Mother Nature's Trail winding past magnificent oak and beech trees along the lakeshore.…
Willow Oak is located on the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir 12 miles south of Hemphill and is operated and maintained by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. The boat ramp offers access to the reservoir throughout most of the year. The reservoir is administrated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas and Louisiana.
Walk-in campsites are located in the grassy area adjacent to the boat ramp.
Forest visitors can…
Indian Mounds Recreation Area, located on the 185,000-acre Toledo Bend Reservoir, is maintained and operated by the Sabine River Authority of Texas. The area offers camping, fishing and boating all year.
The area offers excellent opportunities for hunting waterfowl on the reservoir and hunting deer and squirrel outside of the campground area. Visitors can hike to the mounds for which the area was named.
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Sam Houston National Forest, one of four National Forests in Texas, is located 50 miles north of Houston. The forest contains 163, 037 acres between Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland and Richards, Texas. With land in Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto counties, the Sam Houston National Forest is intermingled with privately owned timber lands and small farms.
The Box Canyon Trailhead is on the West Mancos Rd, roughly 1 mile south of Transfer. There is parking available at the trailhead. The trail drops immediately down into the West Mancos River Canyon via several switchbacks. After about ¾ mile the trail crosses the West Mancos River, then starts climbing the opposite canyon wall, heading downstream to Box Canyon Creek. The trail makes a turn up the Box Canyon Creek and…
The Box Canyon trail is 6.5 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 561 - West Mancos Rd. and ends at Forest Trail 621 - West Mancos Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding
The Coldwater Stock Drive trail is 5.9 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 597 - Coldwater Trail. and ends at Forest Trail 596 - Piedra River Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding
The Cross Mountain Trailhead is the start of Cross Mountain Trail (637). The trail is 3.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 424 - Cross Mountain and ends at Lizard Head Trail (409). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding.
Deer Creek has some excellent views of the West Needle Mountains, along with moderate hiking and good access to other trails. This trail is usually just a day hike, but can be combined with other trails such as the Coal Creek Trail #677 and…
The Devil Creek trail is 5.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 630 - E. Monument Rd. and ends at Snow Angel Ranch (private). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding
The First Fork trail is 10.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 135 - Beaver Mds. Rd. and ends at Forest Road 622 - First Fork Rd.. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding
The First Fork Trailhead is the start of the First Fork Trail (538) along Forest Road 622 - First Fork Road.
The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding
The First Notch Winter trail is 24.1 miles long. It begins at Us Hwy 160 and ends at Forest Road 620 - First Notch Rd.. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling
Fish Creek Trail (647) follows closely along the banks of Fish Creek through timbered as well as numerous dense growth meadows. Be prepared for several stream and creek crossings. A large and well-marked rockslide is easily crossed about 2/3 of the way down.
After the trail crosses Little Fish Creek, it begins to skirt Black Mesa. It is a consistent, gentle climb around to Willow Creek, which flows in from the…
Pine River Trailhead gives access to the Pine River Trail #523 and the Weminuche Wilderness. The area includes horse facilities and a horse corral (for use of overnight horse camping for visitors camping at the adjacent…
The northern route of the Pine-Piedra Trail #524 begins at Forest Road 135, Beaver Mds. Road,. After about 12.5 miles, the trail merges with Forest Road 631 for about 2.5 miles, then continues north another 6.5 miles ending Sierra Vandera Trail, #541 and the border of the Weminuche Wilderness.
Distance (one-way): 19 miles plus 2.5 miles on FR 631
Minimum/starting elevation: 9,…
Located within the Hermosa Creek Special Management Area, Pinkerton-Flagstaff trail is 8.3 miles long beginning at Forest Road 740, Mitchell Lakes Road and climbs to the junction with Dutch Creek Trail #516. Trail also…
The Plumtah Winter trail is 16.8 miles long. It begins at San Juan Forest Bdry and ends at Forest Road 633 - Mcmanus Rd.. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling
The Poison Park Trailhead is the start of the Weminuche Trail (592).
The Porcupine Winter trail is 10.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 665 - Nipple Mtn. Rd. and ends at Forest Road 657 - Blanco Basin Rd.. The trail is open for the following uses: Snowmobiling
Both the Priest Gulch trail (645)and Calico Lower/South trail (211) can be accessed by this trailhead. They are about the same length and can provide a 16 mile loop opportunity to take one and return on the other. Priest Gulch trail (645) is a single-track that climbs in elevation alongside Priest…