Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near El Campo, Texas

This route will take you from the entrance of Bastrop State Park (entrance fee required), through a few county roads to Paige. Starting in Bastrop State Park, you can explore the park and take in the sights before heading onto the rest of the route. The beginning of the route in the park is pavement...
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Bolivar Beach in Galveston County Texas is a public beach recreation area. The displayed signage indicates to the left of entrance is free and to the right requires a county permit. The area to the right has several designated camping areas with trash receptacles provided. The beach is typical hard ...
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Midyett Road is a short, lightly traveled forest road that runs through a wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and terminates at a private property boundary. The road surface is primarily dirt with minor surface irregularities typical of limited-use access roads. A few minimal clearings are...
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Pipe Specs (FS 219B) branches off Magnolia (FS 219) and follows a short Forest Service spur into a quieter interior section of Sam Houston National Forest. The road surface is primarily dirt with minor ruts and surface irregularities typical of limited-use spurs. A few existing clearings are located...
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Perry Williams (FS 219A) branches off Magnolia (FS 219) and follows a short Forest Service spur into a quieter wooded area of Sam Houston National Forest. The road surface is primarily dirt with occasional surface irregularities typical of lightly maintained forest spurs. This route provides limited...
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Bethel Spur (FS 211A) branches into a quiet wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and functions as a short access spur rather than a through-route. The road surface is primarily dirt with minor ruts and surface irregularities typical of lightly maintained forest roads. Several existing clear...
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Sinclair Spur (FS 203A) branches directly off Sinclair (FS 203) and follows a short, lightly traveled path into a quiet wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest. This small forest service spur is primarily dirt with minor surface irregularities typical of limited-use roads. A few existing clear...
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FS 239 is a Forest Service road that travels through an actively managed section of Sam Houston National Forest. The surface is primarily dirt with intermittent gravel and uneven sections influenced by regular use and weather. One small clearing is located along the route, offering a limited option ...
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Magnolia (FS 219) begins near Lone Star Hiking Trailhead #1 parking access and travels through a mixed wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest. At the start of the route, the road runs alongside private property boundaries, requiring drivers and campers to be mindful of posted signs and proper...
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This is a dirt road that is only open to motor vehicle traffic from the 16th of March to the 14th of September. This trail offers access to some of the only remote backcountry campsites on the shores of Lake Conroe, about 5 or 6 spots. This trail offers some of the best views of the lake and some ni...
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Sinclair (FS 203) is a Forest Service road that travels through a mixed pine and hardwood section of Sam Houston National Forest. The surface is primarily dirt with intermittent gravel and uneven sections shaped by seasonal use and weather. This route intersects both the Little Lake Creek Loop Trail...
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This short trail consists of a mix of hard-packed gravel and dirt, with a few sections of pavement in between, making a nice drive from the Lockhart area to the Luling area. You will pass a multitude of ranches and pastures that show off central Texas' beautiful scenery. You will also see cows, donk...
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Located in the Sam Houston National Forest, this loop is a 19-mile, 50-inch and under, multi-use trail for ATV, dirt bike, horses, and hikers. A Texas OHV permit sticker is required and can be ordered from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website, or you can find a list of businesses that sel...
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FS 204A is a short Forest Service road that cuts through a quiet interior section of Sam Houston National Forest. The surface is primarily dirt with intermittent gravel and uneven sections shaped by routine forest use. Several existing clearings along the route are suitable for primitive dispersed c...
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This trail swings through the Sam Houston National Forest just east of Lake Conroe. The trail is maintained dirt/gravel Forest Service roads and can be traveled in either direction in any stock truck or SUV in 2WD. While traveling this route, you can access multi-use trails for equestrian/OHV (50-in...
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Kelly’s Pond Road (FS 271) travels through a low-lying, wooded section of Sam Houston National Forest and serves as a primary access route to nearby forest land and water features. The road is mostly dirt with scattered gravel and may remain uneven or damp in places depending on recent weather. Nume...
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This is an easy trail that consists of maintained dirt and gravel Forest Service roads. It starts off crossing Caney Creek and ends at the shores of Lake Conroe. This trail offers access to every activity the Sam Houston National Forest has to offer: equestrian trails, OHV trails (50-inch class) fis...
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FS 208 is a Forest Service access road that runs through a quiet interior section of Sam Houston National Forest and primarily serves recreational access rather than through travel. The surface is a mix of dirt and gravel with minor surface irregularities that reflect seasonal use and weather. Sever...
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Located in the Sam Houston National Forest, this loop is a 19-mile, 50-inch and under, multi-use trail for ATV, dirt bike, horses, and hikers. A Texas OHV permit sticker is required and can be ordered from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department website, or you can find a list of businesses that sel...
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