Alerts
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.
- For more information about burn bans and fire danger in Texas, visit the Texas A&M Forest Service site https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/Burnbans/
Closure Orders
The following is a list of official orders/prohibitions issued by the Forest Supervisor for the National Forests & Grasslands in Texas. These orders describe the prohibitions, closures, and regulations for the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas and are subject to updates and changes. If maps are not attached to the orders, they may be obtained by contacting the Forest Supervisor's Office in Lufkin. Questions regarding these orders or requests for copies should be directed to Patrol Captain Murphy Semetko at (936) 639-8501, or USDA Forest Service, 2221 N. Raguet St., Lufkin, TX 75904.
Title 36 CFR 261 Subpart A - General Prohibitions (7/2010 version)
Title 36 CFR 261 Subpart B - Prohibitions in Areas Designated by Order (7/2010 version)
Title 36 CFR 261 Subpart C - Prohibitions in Regions (7/2010 version)
Forest Alerts
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Black Lake Creek Recreation Area and Boat Ramp Temporarily Closed for Road Improvements
The USDA Forest Service will temporarily close the Black Lake Creek Recreation Area and boat ramp on the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands in Wise County Texas beginning Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to allow for critical road and site improvements.The closure is necessary to support… -
National Forests and Grasslands Burn Ban Information
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 national forests and grasslands. These counties… -
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas -Occupancy and Use
This Forest and Grasslands Order is in regard to prohibitions while occupying or using the national forests and grasslands in Texas. -
Davy Crockett National Forest, Holly Bluff Boat Ramp
Forest Order regarding Holly Bluff Boat Ramp located in Davy Crockett National Forest. -
Angelina National Forest
 Townsend Recreation area and boat ramp are closed due to low lake lakes. -
Sabine National Forest-Trail Between the Lakes
CAUTION:  ACTIVE TIMBER OPERATIONBeginning Monday August 4, 2025, near the Trail Between the LakesActive timber cutting operation may be occurring in the vicinity of the trail.Timber operations can be dangerous, USE EXTREME CAUTION.Dangers include heavy machinery, broken trees, limbs and other… -
Davy Crockett National Forest
The Wilderness section (Big Slough) of the 4C trail is impassable due to flood damage. Visitors may encounter large, downed trees, washed-out trail markers, making the trail difficult to navigate. At this time, we strongly recommend avoiding the Wilderness portion of the trail for your safety. The… -
Sam Houston National Forest Closure Order
Forest Closure Order regarding the Sam Houston National Forest. -
Forest order NFGT Fire Closure 2022
Forest Order regarding fire related activity on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas.