Stark (FR 196) in TX -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Texas

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Stark (FR 196) in TX

NFs in Texas, Sabine Ranger District
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A 5.8-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Newton County, TX.

National Forests in Texas, Sabine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 5.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (5.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Hemphill, is 19 mi off.

September normals 67–88°F, 4.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR 1364 — Fox Hunters Hill in TXDispersed Camping5.4miWillow Oak in TXCampground7.1miFR 182 — Fairmount Cemetery in TXForest Road Road8.8miDevils (FR 120) in TXDispersed Camping9.4miBowie (FR 144) in TXForest Road Road9.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by National Forests in Texas, Sabine Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?