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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. These public lands are administered under multiple-use management to protect and obtain the greatest benefit from all forest resources: recreation, timber, range, fish and wildlife, soil and water and minerals. [Read more]

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.

USFS Volunteer Opportunity

The Davy Crockett National Forest is seeking interested candidates to volunteer as campground hosts at Ratcliff Lake Recreational Area. [Read more]

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U.S. Forest Service waives day-use fees for Presidents’ Day
Release Date: Feb 12, 2020

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Fire Information

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

Turkey Hunting Area Closures

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has issued the following areas are CLOSED to turkey hunting for the 2019-20 season:

The portion of Angelina National Forest in Jasper County will remain CLOSED due to restocking efforts for the 2019-20 season.
The portion of Angelina National Forest in San Augustine County including Bannister Wildlife Management Area will also remain CLOSED to turkey hunting for the 2019-20 season.

For more information, contact the Angelina District Ranger Office at (936) 897-1068.