Piney Creek Horse Camp
Open year-round, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations. Day passes can be purchased on-site via the Recreation.gov mobile app or by cash/check.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 12:50PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 100 to 104 and heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 12:50PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with high temperatures between 100 to 104 and heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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
Piney Creek Horse Camp is an equestrian-focused primitive campground in the Davy Crockett National Forest, providing access to approximately 53 miles of horse trails winding through East Texas pineywoods. The trail system follows forest service roads, old tram roads, pipeline right-of-ways, and game trails, with some sections cleared through dense forest. Facilities are basic: vault toilets, potable water from faucets, and trash receptacles. The camp operates year-round, 24 hours a day, on a first-come, first-served basis. A $10 daily fee covers camping and trail access per vehicle or per user if no vehicle is parked. An annual permit is available for $50 per vehicle, valid January through December. The trail is considered primitive, and riders should exercise caution in wet weather as portions of the trail flood. Some sections route around bottomlands and remain usable during wet conditions. Groups exceeding 75 persons including spectators must obtain a Special-Use Permit by contacting the Davy Crockett District Office at least three months in advance.
Directions
From Lufkin: Take Highway 103 West for 16 miles to Highway 7 West and continue for 13 miles to Kennard. Turn left at the Kennard Post Office on CR 4625 and go approximately 2.5 miles to the Piney Creek Horse Camp sign at FS 566. Turn right and go 1 mile to the camp.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (936) 655-2299 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Piney Creek Horse Camp | |
| Recreation.gov Day Use Pass |
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