Big Woods (FR 202) in TX -- Camping Rules & Access
Big Woods (FR 202) in TX
Road corridorNFs in Texas, Sam Houston Ranger District
12 mi from Coldspring
Maps 361 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas ↗
Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days
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Road Access
Easy
- All 5.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Rules
- the following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas including the Angelina National Forest, Davy Crockett National Forest, Sabine National Forest, Sam Houston National Forest, Caddo National Grassland and the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland…Camping or maintaining a campsite for a period of time exceeding 14 days in any 30-day period. [Ref. 36 CFR § 261.58(a)].…Camping in or within 300 feet of any developed parking area or boat ramp. [Ref. 36 CFR § 261.58(e)].
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 58–81°F, 5.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.