Elaine (FR 165) in TX -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Texas
Elaine (FR 165) in TX
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 3.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Shelby County, TX.
National Forests in Texas, Sabine Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.
All 3.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (3.6 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Center, is 10 mi off.
September normals 66–89°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
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.
fs.usda.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?