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NOTE: Fees
quoted for these areas are subject to change without notice
Please Note: Some of the recreation areas on Toledo Bend Lake
have gradually succumbed to the effects of insufficient maintenance funds
for the Forest Service. In late 1999 the Sabine River Authority of Texas
took over general management of the areas connecting to Toledo Bend Reservoir
and is currently managing them and making repairs and upgrades to the
facilities. Fees, where applicable, may be slightly different than quoted.
In the Indian Mounds Recreation Area, for example, a new area has been
opened up for primitive camping with NO fee - it is one of the best areas
in the site for camping close to the lake. Other planned improvements
include a second boat launch at Indian Mounds Recreation Area to make
it more convenient to campers to launch boats near the campground portion
of the park.
CAUTION: In forest areas,
poison ivy, oak, and sumac are present and visitors should know and avoid
them. Chiggers (redbugs), mosquitos, and ticks are common in many types
of vegetation. While chiggers and mosquitos cause itching discomfort,
ticks are dangerous because they may carry Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
or Lyme diseases.
Sabine National Forest offers a number of recreational
sites for fishing, camping, and launching your boat into Toledo Bend Reservoir.
Additionally, there are large wilderness areas for "exploration"
and primitive camping and hunting. Several other hiking trails in the
area offer possibilities for a real workout, or a gentle walk in the woods.
State parks and recreation areas offer a range from primitive camping
to housekeeping cabins. Find out about them all in this section.
NOTE: In June of 2000 the Sabine River Authority
of Texas (SRA-Tx) took over management and maintenance of most of the
parks. Since that time they have upgraded the parks and changed the fees
and some operations.
PASSES: $25.00 per year will buy a Day Use recreation
pass in all USFS parks that covers launching, picnicking, hiking, bank
fishing, etc. Passes are available at the USFS office in Hemphill, TX.
No passes are available for camping at this time.
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