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Boles Field Recreation Area in Sabine National Forest
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Boles Field is located on the northern Sabine National
Forest about 8 miles East of Shelbyville, Texas. The area centers around
a cemetery for fox hounds established at the turn of the century. There
are 27 dogs buried here representing Arkansas, California, Florida, Indiana,
Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
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Directions:
From Center, Tx: Take Highway 87 South 4 miles to Shelbyville, TX
From Hemphill, TX: Take Highway 87 North 32 miles to Shelbyville,
TX
- From Shelbyville, TX:
- Take Highway 417 East 1.3 miles to Highway 2694
- Take Highway 2694 for 5.4 miles to Boles Field. NOTE:
Parts of Boles Field Recreation Site are on BOTH sides of the highway.
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The area is a tradition with local fox hunters
who organize their hunting events in the area. Boles Field offers excellent
opportunities for hunting in the nearby forest. Visitors can hike to the
spring nearby. In consideration of other visitors, no off-road vehicles
may be ridden in the campground.
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A covered shelter and an amphitheater are available for group reservation.
Reservations should be made early as the area is popular with many groups.
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Boles Field offers camping with electric hookups and picnicking. The area
is open all year, by reservation. Whether in an RV or tent camping, visitors
have 20 campsites to choose from. Drinking water, toilet facilities and
hot showers are available within a short distance of each camping site.
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| For further information on Boles Field Recreation
Area, contact: |
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USDA FOREST SERVICE
YELLOWPINE RANGER DISTRICT
P.O. BOX F
HEMPHILL, TEXAS 75948
(409) 787-3870
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