U.S. Forest Service

National Forests, Grasslands in Texas Opens More Recreation Areas

May 22, 2020 — The USDA Forest Service today announced that it is partially reopening some Recreation Areas on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas that had been temporarily shut down for the health and safety of visitors and staff because of Covid-19.

The following areas scheduled to reopen May 22 include:

Angelina National Forest (Camping and Day use open)
• Boykin Springs Recreation Area
• Caney Creek Recreation Area
• Townsend Recreation Area 

National Forests, Grasslands in Texas Temporarily Shuts Down Overnight Camping in Wildlife Management Areas

April 13, 2020 – In alignment with current federal, state and local guidance for social distancing and to ensure health safety of its employees, visitors and volunteers, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas will temporarily shut down overnight camping in Wildlife Management Areas effective April 11.

Wildlife Management Areas impacted by this announcement include:

U.S. Forest Service Waives Day-use Fees for Presidents’ Day

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:

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