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DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
The Davy Crockett National Forest, named for the legendary pioneer, contains more than 160,000 acres of East Texas woodlands, streams, recreation areas, and wildlife habitat. Located in Houston and Trinity Counties, the forest is centrally located within the Neches and Trinity River basins. The Davy Crockett National Forest was proclaimed a National Forest by President Franklin Roosevelt on October 15, 1936.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | For current status of trails and campgrounds, please contact the Davy Crockett Ranger District Office at 936-655-2299. |
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| Closest Towns: | Lufkin, Texas; Crockett, Texas |
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Horse Riding
The Piney Creek Horse Trail is a system of horse trails that meanders approximately 53 miles through the East Texas pineywoods in the Davy Crockett National Forest.
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Areas for Horse Riding at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Viewing Scenery
Visitors to the Davy Crockett National Forest will enjoy the great scenic features of Neches Bluff Overlook, located at the north end of the 20-mile-long Four C National Recreation Trail. The overlook offers a panoramic view of pine-hardwood forests in the Neches River bottomlands with picnic and primitive camping facilities.
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299
Location
Marijuana detection - Report suspicious activity on the forest by calling (936-639-8530) or (936-639-8507).