Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Boles Field
VISIT DATE: 11/4/2004
UPDATE DATE: 1/22/2025
STATE: Texas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Sabine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Shelbyville
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Shelbyville, TX, at intersection of State Rt. 87 and FM Rd. 417, take
Rt. 417 east 1.2 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right onto FM Rd. 2694
and go 5.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 350 ft.
The campground, originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
in the 1930's, stretches along the north and south sides of FM Rd. 2694.
The north side is located on two sides of a natural "bowl" making up an
amphitheater with stage, all compliments of the CCC. The south side of
Rt. 2694 includes the National Hall of Fame Cemetery of Foxhounds. It
is the final resting place for many world renowned hunt dogs. Horses are
permitted in the campground, but there are only a couple hitching posts.
Non equestrian campers are welcome. Overall, even with electric and
water hookups, the campground has a rustic, undeveloped feel, retaining
some of its CCC-built personality. It has a grass understory and no
middlestory providing no privacy between campsites. Tall pines and
hardwoods provide some shade.
The campground is site of the Texas State Fox and Wolf Hunt Associations
annual Field and Bench Show. Established in 1892, the event is held each
March. Contact the Sabine Ranger District Office for more information about
this and other events held at the campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day - w/ electric and water hookups.
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 0
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 20
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 0
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
Each campsite is designated with water and electric hookups, but the
dirt and grass parking aprons are not clearly delineated. Backing into
some campsites will be a challenge because of trees. Campsites 6
through 9 (on north side) are not recommended for travel trailers -
no turnaround.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
The showers are wheelchair friendly.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Although there are no horse trails, horses may be ridden on roadsides
and anywhere in the forest.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Indian Mounds
VISIT DATE: 02/18/1997
UPDATE DATE: 2/18/2025
STATE: Texas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Sabine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hemphill
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hemphill, TX, take Farm Rd. 83 east 6.9 miles to Indian
Mounds Recreation Area sign (Farm Rd. 3382). Turn right onto Rd.
3382 and go 3.9 miles to another Indian Mounds Recreation Area
sign (Forest Rt. 130). Turn left onto Rt. 130 and go 0.6 miles
to campground entrance.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, adjacent to the Indian Mounds Wilderness Area, is
comprised of mixed hardwoods and pines with some sites overlooking
Toledo Bend Reservoir.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $4 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 25
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10.5' X 61'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 3
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Toledo Bend Reservoir is 137,498 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, White Perch, White Bass, Strippers and Bream
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lakeview
VISIT DATE: 02/18/1997
UPDATE DATE: 2/18/2025
STATE: Texas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Sabine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Yellowpine
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Yellowpine, TX, take State Rt. 87 south for 3.3 miles to Six
Mile, TX and Farm Rd. 2928. Turn left on Farm Rd. 2928 and go 7
miles to campground sign (Forest Rt. 120). Turn left onto Rt.
120 and proceed to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground, adjacent to Toledo Bend Reservoir, is situated in
mixed hardwoods and pine.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal:Yes
Open All Year: Yes
Services provided March 1 through October 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $3 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 5
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 9
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Largest Parking Apron Size: 14' X 43'
Comments:
Parking aprons are dirt.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Toledo Bend Reservoir is 137,498 acres. There is a "primitive"
boat ramp in the campground. But, it is badly eroded making
launching a boat difficult. If boat could be launched, power
boating, sailing and water skiing would be accessible from
campground.
HIKING
Trail Between the Lakes - 28 miles
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, White Perch, White Bass, Stripers and Bream
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ragtown
VISIT DATE: 02/18/1997
UPDATE DATE: 2/18/2025
STATE: Texas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Sabine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Patroon
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Patroon, TX, take State Rt. 87 north 4.3 miles to Farm Rd.
139. Turn right onto Rt. 139 and go 6.7 miles to Farm Rd. 3184.
Proceed on Rt. 3184 for 3.7 miles to Forest Rt. 132. Continue
straight ahead on Rt. 132 for 1.6 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The campground is situated in mixed hardwoods and pines. There are
marvelous panoramic views of Toledo Bend Reservoir from some
sites. About half the sites are double occupancy. There is a
gas and convenience store at intersection of State Rt. 87 and
Farm Rd. 139.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day, per vehicle - single occupancy
$8 per day, per vehicle - double occupancy
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 3
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10' X 51'
Comments:
Parking aprons are paved.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Wheelchair friendly showers
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Toledo Bend Reservoir is 137,498 acres.
HIKING
Mother Nature's Pathway - 1 mile
FISHING
Largemouth Bass, White Perch, White Bass, Stripers and Bream
CAMPGROUND NAME: Red Hill Lake
VISIT DATE: 02/18/1997
UPDATE DATE: 2/18/2025
STATE: Texas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Sabine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Hemphill
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Hemphill, TX, take State Rt. 87 north 7.8 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 350 ft.
The campground, a.k.a. Red Hills Lake, was constructed by the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1940. It is located alongside Red Hills Lake
and has five loops - Dogwood, Arrowwood, Buttonwood, Elmwood, and
Cottonwood. Dogwood, having the campground's RV hookups, is heavily
wooded with a variety of hardwoods. The two campsites in Arrowhead
Loop must share space with anglers accessing the fishing pier.
Buttonwood's campsites hug the shoreline, and with widely spaced sites,
offers fair privacy. Elmwood and Cottonwood Loops have walk-in tent sites
and most are close to lake. Red Hills Lake is the main campground attraction.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Open May 1 through Monday after Labor Day
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $6 per day, per vehicle w/o electric hookups
$10 per day, per vehicle with electric hookups
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 17
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 27
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 27
No. Grilles on Sites: 27
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
No. Full Hookups (includes waste): 0
No. Water and Electric Only: 0
No. Water Only: 0
No. Electric Only: 8
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Largest Parking Apron Size: 10' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved, dirt, and gravel. The RV waste station
is at far end of campground.
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Comments:
Some bathrooms are wheelchair friendly but access is challenging.
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 7
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Red Hills Lake is 19 acres. Power boats limited to electric
motors.
HIKING
Tower Trail - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Base, bream and catfish are stocked in the Red Hills Lake.
There is wheelchair friendly fishing pier.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Willow Oak
VISIT DATE: 02/18/1997
UPDATE DATE: 2/18/2025
STATE: Texas
REGION: Southern
RANGER DISTRICT: Sabine
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairmount
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Fairmount, TX, off State Rt. 87, turn into campground at Willow
Oak Recreational Area sign.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
All sites are a short walk-in and close to boat ramp.
The campground is adjacent to Toledo Bend Reservoir.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $4 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 8
Equestrian Camping: No
BATH AND SHOWER FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
OTHER FACILITIES
Playground: No
Public Phone: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 3
No. Threaded: 0
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Toledo Bend Reservoir is 137,498 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Largemouth bass, White perch, White bass, stripers and bream
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