Davy Crockett National Forest in Texas State

Davy Crockett National Forest

Davy Crockett National Forest in east Texas spans over 160,000 acres and provides a good mix of activities for visitors.

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Davy Crockett National Forest Details

Davy Crockett National Forest in east Texas spans over 160,000 acres and provides a good mix of activities for visitors. The Four C National Recreation Trail, the Piney Creek Horse Trail, and the Big Slough Wilderness Area are a few of the more popular spots of the Forest. There are well-managed camping facilities, as well as dispersed camping options for hunters in the fall. The Davy Crockett National Forest is a multiple-use region and provides areas for animal grazing, lumbering, and oil production.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Davy Crockett National Forest

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18.6 mi away

Ratcliff Lake

The Davy Crockett National Forest is home to numerous outdoor activities although nothing beats a day of swimming here in the lake!

18.8 mi away

Four C Trail

The Davy Crockett National Forest has several wonderful trails, including this 20-mile multi-day hike that begins at the Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area.

31.0 mi away

Mission Tejas State Park

On the northed edge of the Davy Crockett National Forest sits this state park.

32.5 mi away

Lake Livingston State Park

Perched on the edge of Piney Woods is this quiet 600-acre park.

40.5 mi away

Texas Forest Trail

Covering over 835 miles of eastern Texas is this historic trail.