Angelina National Forest is located in East Texas in parts of San Augustine, Angelina, Jasper and Nacogdoches counties. It is managed from Forest Service offices in Lufkin, Texas with local district offices located in Zavalla. The forest lies in the Neches River Basin and on the north and south shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Longleaf pine is the predominant cover type in the southern portion of the forest, while loblolly and shortleaf pine are dominant species in the northern portion and abundant throughout. Hundreds of wildlife species exist in the forest. Principal game species include white-tailed deer, squirrel, wild turkey, American woodcock, bobwhite quail, mourning dove and wood duck. The forest provides wintering habitat for the bald eagle. The red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is found throughout the forest.
Outdoor Adventures - Explore the Great Outdoors of Texas. Brochure for National Forests & Grasslands in Texas. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
Hunting Guide - Keep safety in mind when hunting. Brochure for National Forests & Grasslands in Texas. Published by the U.S Forest Service (USFS).
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Angelina National Forest is located in East Texas in parts of San Augustine, Angelina, Jasper and Nacogdoches counties. It is managed from Forest Service offices in Lufkin, Texas with local district offices located in Zavalla. The forest lies in the Neches River Basin and on the north and south shores of Sam Rayburn Reservoir. Longleaf pine is the predominant cover type in the southern portion of the forest, while loblolly and shortleaf pine are dominant species in the northern portion and abundant throughout. Hundreds of wildlife species exist in the forest. Principal game species include white-tailed deer, squirrel, wild turkey, American woodcock, bobwhite quail, mourning dove and wood duck. The forest provides wintering habitat for the bald eagle. The red-cockaded woodpecker, an endangered species, is found throughout the forest.
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The breathtaking beauty
of the great outdoors is
evident throughout the
National Forests and
Grasslands in Texas.
Outdoor Adventures
The Texas Pineywoods
stretch from the urban
landscape of Houston
to the Louisiana
border and are home
to the Angelina, Davy
Crockett, Sabine and
Sam Houston national
forests.
These four national
forests have an amazing
diversity of plant and
animal life scattered
across gently rolling hills,
hardwood bottomlands
and world-class fishing
lakes.
North of the Dallas-Fort
Worth metroplex are
the Lyndon B. Johnson
and Caddo National
Grasslands. Purchased
by the government
in the 1930s, these
lands are made up of
abandoned farms and
ranches that suffered
severe soil erosion,
but are now a thriving
testament to proper land
management.
Whether it’s boating,
fishing and swimming in
the numerous lakes and
reservoirs, or camping
off the beaten path, the
National Forests and
Grasslands in Texas offer
an experience like no
other.
Coral bean adds a splash
of red to the forest.
Look Inside
Angelina ............................. 2
Davy Crockett ..................... 3
Sabine ................................ 4
Sam Houston ...................... 5
Caddo/LBJ .......................... 6
Experimental Forest............ 7
Safety Information............... 8
Contacts.............................. 8
OHV Regulations................. 8
Explore the Great Outdoors of Texas
With a wealth of recreation activities
within easy driving distance, more and
more vacationers are discovering the
beauty and affordability of the National
Forests and Grasslands in Texas.
The Forest Service, U.S. Department
of Agriculture, manages more than
675,000 acres of public land in Texas
consisting of four national forests and
two national grasslands.
The four national forests in Texas are
the Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine
and Sam Houston.
The national grasslands are north of
the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and
include the Caddo and the Lyndon B.
Johnson.
The National Forests and Grasslands
in Texas provide a variety of outdoor
recreation opportunities with 25
developed recreation areas, nearly 200
miles of hiking trails, scenic areas,
wilderness areas, an off-road vehicle trail
and more than 100 miles of horse trails.
Camping reservations for the four
national forests may be made by calling
1-877-444-6777, or on the web at www.
recreation.gov. A daily use fee is charged
at most areas.
Campgrounds generally include tent
pads, picnic tables, parking spurs for
trailers, lantern posts, campfire rings,
potable water and toilets. Some areas
also have showers, electricity, swimming
Forest
Service
beaches and boat ramps.
The Davy Crockett and Sam
Houston national forests are located
where the pine forests of the Deep South
join the blackland prairies. The result is
a mix of eastern and western species of
birds and other wildlife found nowhere
else in the state.
The Sabine and Angelina national
forests are on the shores of Toledo
Bend and Sam Rayburn Reservoirs, two
large lakes featuring fishing and other
water sports. Lake Conroe and Lake
Livingston offer water-related outdoor
recreation opportunities on and near the
Sam Houston National Forest.
Primitive camping is allowed
anywhere in the general forest area,
except during hunting season or unless
posted otherwise. All campers are
encouraged to practice “leave no trace”
camping, leaving an area in the same
natural condition in which it was found.
During Spring, Caddo National
Grasslands visitors can enjoy the
spectacular experience of viewing
migratory neo-tropical birds from
Central and South America. The display
of these winged visitors to the Caddo
compete with the springtime show of
wildflowers.
Photographers and nature lovers
agree, spring in Caddo is magnificent.
In the Lyndon B. Johnson National
National Forests and
Grasslands in Texas
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Grasslands, recreation is a big draw
to the 6.3 million people who live just
minutes away in the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex.
The TADRA Point campground
is the trailhead to a 75-mile network
which includes five different loop trails
and attracts equestrian enthusiasts from
accross the state. These trails cover land
where once the Chisholm trail was used
to move huge herds of cattle northward
and the Comanche people roamed.
Black Creek Lake, with its adjacent
campground and huge oaks, is popular
for fishing, as well as tent camping and
boating.
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Angelina National Forest
This map is meant to serve as a general guide and does not show exact
boundaries or all roads. It is the user’s responsibility to know his or her location
in the forest. Users should be aware that some private property exists within the
Forest Service boundary. Please respect our neighbors’ rights. Check with the
Ranger District regarding special regulations or boundary locations.
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ocated in the heart of the
Pineywoods, the 153,160-acre
Angelina Nat
United States
Department of
Agriculture
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas
Hunting Guide
2018-2019
Hunting Season
Texas is home to four
national forests that
stretch from the urban
landscape of Houston
to the Louisiana border,
and to two national
grasslands located north
of the Dallas-Fort Worth
metroplex.
White-tailed deer is the
game of choice in Texas
and there’s no better
place to bag that trophy
buck than in the national
forests and grasslands.
From mid-September
to the end of January is
prime hunting season
and all hunters and
those accompanying
them must wear daylight
fluorescent orange at
any time when hunting,
except when hunting
turkey or migratory
birds.
A minimum of 400
square inches of
fluorescent orange must
be visible (144 square
inches on both the chest
and back, and a daylight
fluorescent orange cap
or hat.)
Contents
Angelina Map................. 3
Davy Crockett Map......... 4
Sabine Map.................... 5
Sam Houston Map.......... 6
Caddo/LBJ Map.............. 7
Safety Notice.................. 8
Contacts......................... 8
Keep safety in mind when hunting
As gun deer hunting season
begins, U.S. Forest Service officials
are reminding hunters of guidelines
designed to make their hunting trips
to national forests safe and enjoyable,
while sustaining the health of the
forests.
Rains and flooding have damaged
many roads in the forests and
grasslands. While most roads have been
repaired, some remain impassable and
are closed. Check with the Ranger’s
Office to make sure your favorite hunter
camp is open.
Hunting season is one of the busiest
times in the forest, and safety should
always be a primary concern.
Visitors should check their
surroundings and be aware of the
possibility of falling limbs or trees.
Remember, being in the woods is great,
but you are responsible for your own
safety.
When strong winds kick up, head to
a clearing away from potentially falling
trees.
Place tents and park vehicles in areas
that will not be hit by falling trees and
limbs.
Some other safety precautions
include:
Much of the National Forests and
Grasslands in Texas are remote, and
medical assistance may not be readily
available. Cell phones do not work
in many areas of the National Forests
and Grasslands in Texas. Visitors
should take adequate food, water,
first aid supplies and other equipment
appropriate for the conditions and
expected weather.
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use
on the National Forests and Grasslands
in Texas is limited to the multiple-use
trail on the Sam Houston National
Forest. Off-road use of motorized
vehicles of any type is prohibited.
All hunters and those
accompanying them must wear daylight
fluorescent orange when hunting,
except when hunting at night or when
hunting turkey or migratory birds.
A minimum of 400 square inches of
fluorescent orange must be visible (144
square inches on both the chest and
back, and a daylight fluorescent orange
cap or hat.)
Anyone camping or hunting in
the Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine
or Sam Houston National Forest or the
Caddo National Grasslands must camp
in designated campsites or developed
recreation areas from Sept. 1 to Feb. 1.
When the danger of wildfires is
high, make sure all camp fires are in an
Be Aware,
Be Safe
Trees can fall without warning.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Wear blaze orange in the
woods.
Make sure campfires are
extinguished properly
Remember, your safety is your
responsibility.
area at least three feet in diameter
cleared of all flammable material, and
are properly extinguished.
Hunters using Wildlife
Management Areas (WMAs) must
purchase the $48 annual hunting
permit from Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department to hunt deer, turkey,
small game, waterfowl and feral hogs.
Wildlife Management Areas in the
National Forests and Grasslands in
Texas include the entire Sam Houston
National Forest, Alabama Creek WMA
in the Davy Crockett National Forest,
Bannister WMA in the Angelina
National Forest, Caddo WMA in the
Caddo National Grassland and the
Moore Plantation WMA in the Sabine
National Forest.
Regulations vary by county so
hunters should refer to the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Official Hunting Guide
and the Public Hunting Lands booklet
for details.
Portable deer stands are allowed
in national forests and grasslands but
are limited to 72 hours in one location.
To prevent damage to trees, the stands
must not be nailed to trees. When
hunters do not remove their deer stands,
it causes damage to forest land and
creates an expensive, time-consuming
cleanup.
Do not park near gates or in areas
that would block roads.
Visit the National Forests and
Grasslands in Texas website at www.
fs.usda.gov/texas and click on the
Hunter Camp Maps link for more
information.
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Service
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Fox squirrels also prefer older age timber stands;
however, they are generally found in the transition zone
between the bottomlands and uplands where there is