Passes
Discover your national forests: plan your adventure today!
The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) offer endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, from hiking and camping to fishing and wildlife viewing. Whether you're exploring the trails on the Caddo/Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands, the multi-use trail on the Sam Houston National Forest or enjoying the waters of Lake Sam Rayburn, there's something for everyone.
Before you visit, be sure to explore the various passes available to our visitors, including day-use and annual and lifetime senior passes, to make the most of your outdoor experience.
Plan your adventure today and reconnect with nature in the NFGT!
Effective 5/5/2025, passes and maps will only be sold at the following offices until further notice:
- Angelina Ranger District office
- Davy Crockett Ranger District office
- Sabine Ranger District office
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas Passes
The annual trail pass provides easy admittance to the Sam Houston National Forest Multiple-Use Trail.
The $25 annual pass is good for one year from date of purchase and is available at the following location:
Sam Houston Ranger District Office
394 FM 1375 West
New Waverly, TX 77358
Phone: (936) 344-6205 or 1-888-361-6908 (toll free)
An annual permit for the Piney Creek Horse Trail is $50 per vehicle and is valid from January to December.
Permits are available for purchase at the following location:
Davy Crockett District Office
18551 State Highway 7 East
Kennard, TX 75847
Phone: (936) 655-2299
If your recreation plans include visits to the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana or nearby Army Corps of Engineers sites, then the NFGT Annual Day-Use Pass may be the right choice for you.
The pass costs $30 and entitles you to unlimited day use in participating fee areas forest-wide for one year from date of issue.
Recreation day-use fee areas in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) include picnic areas, swim beaches and boat launches.
- Interagency Senior Pass and Interagency Access Pass holders are eligible for a 50% discount towards ONE National Forest and Grasslands in Texas Annual Day-Use Pass.
The NFGT Pass allows visitors to access day-use sites and facilities at the following day-use areas located on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana and nearby Army Corp of Engineers sites listed here:
- Angelina National Forest: Boykin Springs, Caney Creek and Townsend Park
- Sam Houston National Forest: Cagle, Double Lake and Scott's Ridge
- Caddo-LBJ National Grasslands: Black Creek Lake, Coffee Mill and East Lake Crockett
- Davy Crockett National Forest: Ratcliff Lake
- Sabine National Forest: East Hamilton Boat Ramp, Haley's Ferry, Indian Mounds, Ragtown Recreation Area and Red Hills Lake
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sam Rayburn Reservoir: Ebenezer Park, Hanks Creek, Mill Creek, Rayburn Park, San Augustine Park and Twin Dike
- Town Bluff Reservoir, Campers Cove Park, Magnolia Ridge and Sandy Creek
- Kisatchie National Forest: Caney Lakes, Kincaid and Stuart Lake
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas (NFGT) Annual Day-Use Hangtag Pass is now available for online purchase through Recreation.gov, giving you another convenient way to prepare for a year of outdoor adventures.
Know Before You Go:
- All visitors must display a valid pass at day-use fee sites where required. Please display a printed copy of the pass on the vehicle dash.
- This pass does not guarantee parking availability. For your safety, please remember that parking outside of designated areas is discouraged, and visitors who park illegally may be fined and towed.
Learn more about this added pay online feature by visiting Recreation.gov.
Mail-in and in-person sales are still available. Please contact one of our administrative locations to learn more about purchasing options and availability.
Mail-in brochure
Angelina National Forest 111 Walnut Ridge Road Zavalla, TX 75980 936-897-1068 | Sabine National Forest 5050 Hwy 21 East Hemphill, TX 75959 409-625-1940 |
Caddo-LBJ Grasslands Mailing Address: P.O. Box 507 1400 N. U.S. Hwy 81/287 Decatur, TX 76234 940-627-5475 | Sam Houston National Forest 394 FM 1375 West New Waverly, TX 77358 936-344-6205 or 888-361-6908 (toll free) |
Davy Crockett National Forest 18551 SH 7 East Kennard, TX 75847 936-655-2299 | Forest Supervisor’s Office 2221 N. Raguet St. Lufkin, TX 75904 936-639-8501 |
Interagency Passes
For more pass information, visit the USGS Pass Information page.
- The Interagency Annual Pass ($80) is only accepted at Boykin Springs Recreation Area (standard amenity site), located on the Angelina National Forest, at this time.
- Please note some expanded amenity fee discounts apply to Interagency Senior Passes (annual and lifetime) and Interagency Pass holders.
- Developed boat launches and swimming sites: The 50% discount applies.
