Brownlee (FR 550) in TX -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Texas

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Brownlee (FR 550) in TX

NFs in Texas, Davy Crockett Ranger District
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Trinity County, TX. The road serves Lake Pennington Dam. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to February 15.

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

All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Copper Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Westwood Shores, is 17 mi off.

September normals 67–90°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by National Forests in Texas, Davy Crockett 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?