Sam Houston National Forest
The Sam Houston National Forest of Texas offers city dwellers a wilderness retreat that is less than a 2-hour drive away from Houston.
Guide Sections
Use Sam Houston National Forest's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
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The Sam Houston National Forest of Texas offers city dwellers a wilderness retreat that is less than a 2-hour drive away from Houston. The Lone Star Hiking Trail weaves through the forest and is nearly 130 miles from start to end. Deer hunting season is in November and December, but visitors can fish year-round. There are recreation areas throughout the forest, a few well-maintained campgrounds, and visitors can rent paddleboats and canoes at the Double Lake Recreation Area.