March 20, 2020 – Multiple recreation sites on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas have been closed indefinitely for the health and safety of visitors and staff.

Effective immediately the following recreation sites will be closed and unavailable to reserve via Recreation.gov where applicable.

Sam Houston National Forest

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February 10, 2020 - The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas is waiving day-use fees at recreation sites Monday, February 17 for Presidents’ Day.

“We hope this free day offers an incentive to all people to experience the great outdoors in our forests and grasslands,” Forest Supervisor Eddie Taylor said.

Camping fees remain in effect, but day-use fees will be waived on February 17 at these recreation areas and trails:

August 30, 2019 - The Sabine and Angelina Ranger District is seeking candidates to fill vacancies on its Title II Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) created under the Secure Rural Schools Act. 

The committee is responsible for the development and recommendation of projects that will benefit National Forest land in Shelby and Sabine counties, as well as monitor the projects and provide advice to the Forest Service. 

September 3, 2019 – The USDA Forest Service, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, Supervisor’s Office (NGFT) is beginning the preparation of an environmental impact statement (EIS) to analyze and disclose the effects of identifying NFGT lands administratively available for oil and gas leasing. The proposed action will identify lands available for leasing, leasing stipulations, and necessary amendments to the 1996 NFGT Forest Plan.