Dogs can join you on the forest and grassland trails, including horseback and hiking routes and shorelines like Red Hill Lake. Leash them in campgrounds and day-use areas, and keep them under control on general trails.
Pets are not allowed on designated swim beaches such as the Ratcliff Recreation Area swim beach.
During fall and general hunting seasons on these public lands, keep dogs close and consider blaze orange for safety.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas cover more than 675,000 acres of East Texas woods, quiet lakes, and family recreation areas where dogs are welcome. Bring a leash for developed sites and keep pets controlled on the trails. Dogs can join you on the forest and grassland trails, including horseback and hiking routes and shorelines like Red Hill Lake. Leash them in campgrounds and day-use areas, and keep them under control on general trails.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
During fall and general hunting seasons on these public lands, keep dogs close and consider blaze orange for safety.
Pets are not allowed on designated swim beaches such as the Ratcliff Recreation Area swim beach.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.