Chester Johnson (FR 553) in TX -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Texas

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Chester Johnson (FR 553) in TX

NFs in Texas, Davy Crockett Ranger District
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A 2.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Trinity County, TX. The road serves Lake Pennington Dam.

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

All 2.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Westwood Shores, is 18 mi off.

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

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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?