National Forests & Grasslands in Texas

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

The U.S. Forest Service manages approximately 675,000 acres of public land in Texas. This land is divided into four National Forests in east Texas and the Caddo-Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands in northeast Texas

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Update: October 2, 2024

Need to Know

The Davy Crockett-Sam Houston Resource Advisory Committee (RAC)

The Davy Crockett-Sam Houston RAC is seeking applications for projects that benefit natural resources on the Davy Crockett and Sam Houston National Forest in the following counties-Houston, Trinity and Walker.

The Resource Advisory Committee works closely with the USDA Forest Service to recommend projects that will benefit:

  • Road, trail, and infrastructure maintenance or obliteration
  •  Soil productivity improvement
  •  Forest ecosystem health improvements
  •  Watershed restoration and maintenance
  • Wildlife and fish habitat restoration, maintenance, and improvement

For those of you wanting to submit new project proposals they will be accepted Tuesday, September 3, 2024, until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Projects can be submitted as follows: Please forward them electronically to lisa.rowe@usda.gov,

For more information on the Resource Advisory Committee or to learn more about proposing projects, please see https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/secure-rural-schools/title-2

for additional information and forms.

Join us on October 31, from 4:oo-6:30 pm for the next Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting for Davy Crockett-Sam Houston RAC.

This is your chance to learn about important forest projects, funding decisions, and how we’re working to improve the health of our public lands.

Location: Davy Crockett Ranger District office

 

Sam Houston National Forest- Multi-Use Trail update 

  • The westside of the Multi-Use Trail is OPEN as today 9/18/2024. Please see the map below for areas that are still currently CLOSED due to ongoing recovery efforts. 

Sam Houston National Forest- Double Lake Recreation Area update

Burn Bans

The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas would like to remind all our visitors to check with their local, county or city authorities for any ordinances on outdoor burning and to follow any restrictions which may be in place while visiting the NF.

These counties listed within the NFGT units have issued burn bans.

  •                Fannin County
  •                Wise County

For more information about burn bans and fire danger in Texas, visit the Texas A&M Forest Service site https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/Burnbans/

                                                                     

Road and Trails

The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas continue to repair damaged roads. Visitors should use extreme caution when visiting.

Road and trail conditions can change rapidly, and visitors are reminded to check their local weather. Current list of roads, trails, and recreation areas temporarily closed or with limited access.

Please be aware of closures and follow local authorities' guidance.  Plan alternative routes, stay informed, and prioritize safety.

  • Davy Crockett NF-
    • NFSR 501 Closed
    • NFSR 502 Closed
    • NFSR 503 Closed from NFSR 503B to end of the road
    • NFSR 504 Closed
    • NFSR 523 Closed- from SH 94 to NFSR 528 
    • NFSR 529 Closed
    • NFSR 537 Closed
    • NFSR 558A Closed
    • NFSR 565 closed from end of road to 565 A. 
    • NFSR 571 Closed
    • 4C Trail continues to be CLOSED outside of Ratciff Lake Recreation area. 

 

  • Sabine NF-
    • NFSR 111 is closed 1/2 mile south of Six Mile Creek Bridge due to a washed-out culvert.

 

RX Prescribed Burn Info

Please visit the Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker for locations. Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker (arcgis.com)

 

 

 

Closed areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

  • Due to storms and excessive rainfall, portions of roads, trails and recreation areas are closed.  See the list of closed roads and areas here.
  • Recreation areas are starting to reopen. See the Recreation Conditions Report on the Recreation page for recreation site status.

USFS Volunteer Opportunity

Interested in volunteering on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, follow this link to learn about opportunities to do so.

https://www.volunteer.gov/s/

 

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Fire Information

Links the NFGT planned burns, completed burns, and the Texas Burn Ban Map may be found here.

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