Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Royse City, Texas

The Tenmile Creek Trail offers a mix of rocky and clayey terrain with limestone banks. Watch for boulder fields, loose climbs, and water crossings. The trail runs through gently rolling prairies and wooded creek banks, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

This narrow, off-road gravel trail winds through a humid, almost subtropical landscape of expansive green pastures and shaded woodland. Trees grow close to the roadside, with drainage channels helping manage runoff, and a large, striking tree in the center of the trail serves as a memorable natural ...
Learn more about Bumpass Road

This well-maintained gravel trail winds through a scenic mix of open pastures, lightly wooded areas, and rural cattle ranches, offering a smooth and accessible drive suitable for any vehicle. Along the route, an old bridge crossing a stream--marked by signs of past flooding--adds character to the ot...
Learn more about Hendrix Access Road

This is a fun, easy trail with flatland views on the east side of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. It also has a water crossing that is drivable when the water is shallow. At the end of this trial, on the north side, is a big, heavily treed picnic area for family and friends to hang out for th...
Learn more about Wildlife Drive

This trail will take you through a peaceful, scenic route and up-close views of oil rigs. A lot can be learned here regarding these oil rigs and how they work. You will also encounter lots of wildlife; if you are into birdwatching, this is a perfect place. Fishing is allowed but absolutely no campin...
Learn more about Bennet Lane Gravel Road

This route is part of an AutoTour within the Wildlife Refuge. It is connected to several side entry roads that hold some of the most active working oil rigs in North Texas. The beauty of this place is not only how easy it is to drive on this loose gravel road, but how accessible it is to see this ir...
Learn more about Sandy Point Road

This gravel route traverses open green fields with few trees, featuring a generally maintained road surface that includes small rocky sections and sandy stretches, neither of which pose a significant challenge. The further you travel, the smoother the road becomes if heading from south to north. Whi...
Learn more about Bringham Road

This trail is part of the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge. As you drive on the loose gravel road, you will find side roads that lead to a waterfront oil rig driller. There are several that branch off towards the water or towards Sandy Point Road. Like all trails in this park, it can be accessible ...
Learn more about Oil Field Road

Set in an agricultural region, this off-road route offers a pleasant and scenic drive along a well-maintained gravel road, with occasional stretches of worn pavement and minor corrugation. The trail winds through green pastures, open fields, and dense forest, with elm, pine, cedar, and other trees l...
Learn more about Platter Flats Campground Access Road

Beginning as a narrow and winding route through a dense forest, the trail quickly does not seem to be used frequently. Early in the journey, you will cross a bridge situated beside an old railway structure, surrounded by lush, green, and swampy lands dotted with trees. The well-maintained gravel pat...
Learn more about North Wade Road

This 106-mile scenic drive through the headwaters of the Navasota River will take you past multiple historic cemeteries, and offers different levels of camp amenities at Navarro Mills Lake. The Texas wildflower bloom in the spring offers incredible photo opportunities as the bluebonnets, phlox drumm...
Learn more about Navasota Headwaters

The Fort McCulloch trail system combines the Butterfield Trail, Valley Trail, and Prairie View Road into a scenic and enjoyable loop that showcases the diverse terrain of the area. Starting on Butterfield, you’ll wind through wooded sections with tight tree lines and mild rocky patches that keep the...
Learn more about Fort McCulloch Road Trail

This is a well-maintained gravel road through the scenic LBJ Grasslands. There are no major obstacles or water crossings, but lots of campsites and photo ops. Find somewhere to pull off and have a picnic, or use one of the pavilions near the trailhead. This is the perfect trail for people looking fo...
Learn more about Mesa - 900

This is an access point to the LBJ Grasslands system of trails. There is a lot of room to air down and secure gear just inside the gate if needed. Be aware of horseback riders coming in from the farms in the area, as these are mixed-use trails. You can expect two-way traffic on this road, so drive c...
Learn more about Gravel Pit - 904

920B is a Forest Service Road that branches off and returns to Overlook Bluff. This there-and-back road has unique sights to see as you traverse through a beautiful landscape just below the overlook. There is no camping on this road but just above the bluff, you can find ample campsites. The road is...
Learn more about 920B Spur

This trail has a beautiful view with multiple campsites. It is a branch off the Mesa - 900 trail and connects back to it on both sides. The campsites have stone fire pits and the entire trail is surrounded by flowers overlooking a scenic view to the north. Be sure to check for campsite availability ...
Learn more about Scenic Overlook - 900H

Overlook Bluff Road is a maintained forest service road that runs up a steep incline to a beautiful lookout with some dispersed camping. The views are exceptional but there is a lot of traffic in this area too. Several locations along Overlook Bluff have difficult obstacles to test your vehicle on b...
Learn more about Overloop Bluff

Hopewell Road is a Forest Service Road for the LBJ National Grasslands. This road is maintained all year long. this gravel road has many campsites littered along the route. The trail ends at Clear Lake. This side of Clear Lake is more for camping as the other side has a dock and a boat ramp for day ...
Learn more about Hopewell Road

The 12-mile Prairie Trail begins at Horse Creek Road and ends at Dunn Road or vice versa, and rolls out across open country that mixes prairie stretches, scattered timber, and gentle elevation changes. The route follows a series of old rural paths that feel untouched and authentic, giving the ride a...
Learn more about Twelve Mile Prairie Trail #1

The Tenmile Creek Trail offers a mix of rocky and clayey terrain with limestone banks. Watch for boulder fields, loose climbs, and water crossings. The trail runs through gently rolling prairies and wooded creek banks, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

Hopewell Road is a Forest Service Road for the LBJ National Grasslands. This road is maintained all year long. this gravel road has many campsites littered along the route. The trail ends at Clear Lake. This side of Clear Lake is more for camping as the other side has a dock and a boat ramp for day ...
Learn more about Hopewell Road

The 12-mile Prairie Trail begins at Horse Creek Road and ends at Dunn Road or vice versa, and rolls out across open country that mixes prairie stretches, scattered timber, and gentle elevation changes. The route follows a series of old rural paths that feel untouched and authentic, giving the ride a...
Learn more about Twelve Mile Prairie Trail #1

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers but requires slow driving on northern stretches. Crosses multiple trail...
Learn more about Main Road

The Tenmile Creek Trail offers a mix of rocky and clayey terrain with limestone banks. Watch for boulder fields, loose climbs, and water crossings. The trail runs through gently rolling prairies and wooded creek banks, with historical markers highlighting early settlements and abundant game like dee...
Learn more about Old Tenmile Creek

Hopewell Road is a Forest Service Road for the LBJ National Grasslands. This road is maintained all year long. this gravel road has many campsites littered along the route. The trail ends at Clear Lake. This side of Clear Lake is more for camping as the other side has a dock and a boat ramp for day ...
Learn more about Hopewell Road

The 12-mile Prairie Trail begins at Horse Creek Road and ends at Dunn Road or vice versa, and rolls out across open country that mixes prairie stretches, scattered timber, and gentle elevation changes. The route follows a series of old rural paths that feel untouched and authentic, giving the ride a...
Learn more about Twelve Mile Prairie Trail #1

Main Road ** Park Rating: 1/5 ** Technical Rating: 2/10 **Detailed Notes** Primary park access road that passes the office, main pavilion, bathrooms, and campsites. Bumpy with loose rocks and sandy dirt. Can accommodate trailers but requires slow driving on northern stretches. Crosses multiple trail...
Learn more about Main Road