Recreation area

DAVY CROCKETT (Lufkin/Crockett Area): 936-655-2299

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas · Texas — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

The Davy Crockett National Forest, named for the legendary pioneer, contains more than 160,000 acres of East Texas woodlands, streams, recreation areas, and wildlife habitat. Located in Houston and Trinity Counties, the forest is centrally located within the Neches and Trinity River basins. The Davy Crockett National Forest was proclaimed a National Forest by President Franklin Roosevelt on October 15, 1936.

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • SWIMMING
  • HORSE CAMPING

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