November 8, 2023 – Many recreation areas and other venues in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas will be free to the public on Saturday, November 11, in honor of Veterans Day.
“We honor our veterans daily, particularly on Veterans Day,” said Forest Supervisor Kimpton Cooper. “We hope our veterans and other visitors find our national forests and grasslands a place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.”
Camping fees remain in effect, but day-use fees are waived at these recreation areas and trails:
- Angelina National Forest – Boykin Springs, Caney Creek, and Townsend.
- Sabine National Forest – Haley’s Ferry, East Hamilton, Indian Mounds, Lakeview, and Willow Oak.
- 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.
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; the 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.
