Bouton Lake
Open year-round. Free primitive camping on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations accepted. No facilities available.
Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 11:57PM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA FRIDAY... .Breezy and dry conditions on the outer periphery of Hurricane Isaias combined with dry fuels will produce red flag conditions across portions of central and southwest Louisiana and southeast Texas Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 027 Vernon, Fire Weather Zone 028 Rapides, Fire Weather Zone 029 Avoyelles, Fire Weather Zone 030 Beauregard, Fire Weather Zone 031 Allen, Fire Weather Zone 032 Evangeline, Fire Weather Zone 259 Northern Jasper, Fire Weather Zone 260 Northern Newton, Fire Weather Zone 261 Southern Jasper and Fire Weather Zone 262 Southern Newton. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. * WINDS...Northeast 5 to 10 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 31 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 91. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Angelina National Forest-Caney Creek Boat Ramp-Temporarily Closed
Caney Creek Boat Ramp Temporary ClosureEffective Saturday, September 26, 2026, the Caney Creek Recreation Area boat ramp will remain temporarily closed due to low lake levels.Please do not attempt to launch from the ramp while the temporary closure is in effect.We will provide an update when lake…
Know Before You Go, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston National Forests Road Work
Know Before You Go.Visitors to the Sam Houston and Davy Crockett National Forests should plan ahead and use extra caution as the first phase of Heavy Road Maintenance associated with disaster recovery efforts across the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas begins the week of June 23.Work will…
About
Bouton Lake Recreation Area sits on a scenic 12-acre natural lake near the Neches River within the 153,179-acre Angelina National Forest in East Texas. The area provides a peaceful retreat surrounded by bottomland hardwoods and towering cypress trees draped in Spanish moss, typical of the region's unique ecosystem. This is a primitive campground with no developed facilities. There is no potable water, no toilets, and no trash service, so campers must be fully self-sufficient and pack out all waste. Camping is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. The 5.5-mile Sawmill Hiking Trail connects Bouton Lake to Boykin Springs Recreation Area, with a 0.75-mile spur leading to the historic Aldridge Sawmill site. Fishing and non-motorized boating are popular activities. Visitors should be aware that the west side of the lake is privately owned and trespassing is prohibited.
Directions
From Zavalla, follow Highway 63 east for 7 miles. Turn right (south) on Forest Road 303 and continue for 7 miles to Bouton Lake.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (936) 897-1068 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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