Nearest entrance about 11 miles south on Texas 147. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing, backpacking, swimming and picnicking permitted in recreation areas.
Nearest entrance about 11 miles south on Texas 147. Camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, four-wheeling, canoeing, backpacking, swimming and picnicking permitted in recreation areas.
Spanish for the Royal Highway, also called Old San Antonio Road, the first "interstate" (actually international) highway system in North America. In this area Texas 21 follows the old route laid out about 1690
San Augustine, TX HistoryNearest entrance about five miles east on F.M. 353
San Augustine, TX Natural AttractionsDug to a depth of 27 feet by slave labor in 1860, the old town well supplied citizens as well as travelers on El Camino Real (The Royal Highway)
San Augustine, TX ArtifactsAn early judge of the First District Court of Texas, Cullen lived in this large house of Greek Revival style, the entire upper floor a ballroom; 1839
San Augustine, TX Historic HomesAlso known as Dolores Mission, was established 1716 by the Domingo Ramon expedition. Abandoned due to French invasion in 1719; restored in 1721 and became headquarters for Zacatecan missions in East Texas. Abandoned 1773
San Augustine, TX MissionsEnjoy scenic tours of Big Cypress Bayou and Caddo Lake. Daily tours and canoe rentals....
Several Forest Service Roads through Sam Houston National Forest offer close views of tangled, undisturbed area known as the ...
Bull Creek Trail parallels a clear, spring-fed stream among large magnolia, white oak, maple, holly, dogwood and other forest...
Marked boat roads, free canoeing lessons, and detailed trail maps allow you to set your own pace through this primeval wonder...