September 19, 2023 – The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas are waiving fees at day-use recreation sites on September 23 for National Public Lands Day.
“This year marks 30 years of celebrating National Public Lands Day. I encourage everyone to enjoy the grasslands or forests this Saturday and every day possible,” Forest Supervisor Kimpton Cooper said.
Camping fees remain in effect, but day-use fees are waived on Saturday, September 23, at these recreation areas and trails:
Day-use fees will be waived at:
- Angelina National Forest – Boykin Springs, Caney Creek, and Townsend.
- Sabine National Forest – Haley’s Ferry, East Hamilton, Indian Mounds, Lakeview, Willow Oak, and Red Hill Lake.
- Davy Crockett National Forest – Ratcliff Lake.
- Sam Houston National Forest: Cagle Boat Ramp, Scotts Ridge Boat Ramp.
- Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson National Grasslands: Coffee Mill Lake, Black Creek Lake, and East Lake Crockett.
Another fee-free day is Veteran’s Day, November 11.
For more information, contact the Angelina District Office at 936-897-1068, the Sabine District Office at 409-625-1940, the Davy Crockett District Office at 936-655-2299, Sam Houston District Office at 936-344-6205; the Caddo and Lyndon B. Johnson Grasslands at 940-627-5475, or visit the website at www.fs.usda.gov/texas.
