Open
National Forests in Texas is open.
Why this statusNo active large wildfire in or adjacent to this forest. Seasonal road, trail, and area closures may still apply — see the forest's alerts & notices page.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
The Sam Houston National Forest, one of four national forests in Texas, is located 50 miles north of Houston.
About National Forests in Texas
The Sam Houston National Forest, one of four national forests in Texas, is located 50 miles north of Houston. The forest is administered together with the other three United States National Forests and two National Grasslands located entirely in Texas, from common offices in Lufkin, Texas. The units include Angelina, Davy Crockett, Sabine, and Sam Houston National Forests, plus Caddo National Grassland and Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland. There are local ranger district offices located in New Waverly. It is located in portions of three Texas counties including Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Walker.
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How we read this status
We derive National Forests in Texas's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active large wildfire in or adjacent to this forest. Seasonal road, trail, and area closures may still apply — see the forest's alerts… Full method: how we check park status.
