Big Pond (FR 306E) in TX -- Camping Rules & Access

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Big Pond (FR 306E) in TX

Road corridorNFs in Texas, Angelina Ranger District

7.5 mi from Sam Rayburn

Maps 250 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near McGee Hill.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • The Sam Rayburn Reservoir shoreline is 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 56–80°F, 5.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.