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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
Update: January 2025
Know Before You Go:
- The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas administrative offices and workcenters will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
All administrative offices and workcenters will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. All office locations, hours and contact numbers, can be located in the "About Us" menu at the top of the page.
- Sam Houston NF-
- Sam Houston National Forest Multi-Use Trail is now Open (1/17/2025), excluding the storm damaged areas listed here:
- Lake Loop
- YCC
- Boyscout
- Sandy
- Sam Houston National Forest Multi-Use Trail is now Open (1/17/2025), excluding the storm damaged areas listed here:
For the most up to date status be sure to call (936) 344-6205 or 888-361-6908.
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 as of 12/12/2024:
- Montgomery 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/
Sam Houston NF-
- EMERGENCY CLOSURE ORDER No. 08-13-01-24-175 - May 22, 2024
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NEW!!!! Sam Houston National Forest Closure Order 30 Day Update:
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Sam Houston National Forest- Multi-Use Trail update 11/06/2024:
- Trail sections OPEN on the east side are:
- Zebra
- Fern
- Northwest
- Part of the Eastside MUT is now OPEN; The rest of the eastside will remain CLOSED until repairs can be completed.
- All of westside MUT and trailheads are OPEN.
- Big Creek Scenic Area: Trailhead is OPEN.
- Lone Star Hiking Trail: All Trailheads are OPEN, with the exception of between Trailheads 13 and 14 which remain CLOSED.
- Updated MUT map
- Trail sections OPEN on the east side are:
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Sam Houston National Forest- Double Lake Recreation Area update
- Double Lake Mountain Bike trail is now OPEN- except a small section of Henry Lake south.
RX Prescribed Burn Info
Please visit the Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker for locations. Southern Region Prescribed Burn Accomplishment Tracker (arcgis.com)
USFS Volunteer Opportunity
Interested in volunteering on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, follow this link to learn about opportunities to do so.
Features
Fire Information
Links the NFGT planned burns, completed burns, and the Texas Burn Ban Map may be found here.
Spotlights
Plant-a-Tree Program
The Plant-A-Tree Program enables individuals or groups to contribute funds for planting trees on National Forests. Donations may be made to honor or memorialize friends or relatives.
Travel Management Rule
Restricting Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Use to Designated Routes.
NFGT Forest Supervisor's Orders and Prohibitions (Closure Orders)
List of Forest Supervisor's Orders and Prohibitions for the National Forests & Grasslands in Texas.
Rules and Regulations
Marijuana detection - Report suspicious activity on the forest to law enforcement at (936-639-8530).