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Texas State Forests

All Texas State Forests are located southeast of DFW. Fairfield State Forest is closest to the metroplex.

Because the State Forests are wildlife refuges, recreation is limited. No hunting or overnight camping is permitted in any of the Texas State Forests. Day use activities are permitted in all but one and limited fishing is available in designated areas only.

Texas State Forests are permanent wildlife refuges. All forests are managed by the Texas Forest Service under Texas A & M University.

Fairfield State Forest Small day-use area with fishing, hiking, picnicking in main tract 1/4 mile south of US 84. Total acreage is 2,740.
History: Originally owned by Texas State Prison System. Named for former Senator I D Fairchild of Lufkin.
Day Use: Yes
Nature: Yes
Hiking: Yes
Fishing: Limited fishing only.
General Directions: 13 miles west of Rusk on US 84.

Jones State Forest Self-guided nature trail is in northwest corner of forest. Forest also offers picnic sites and restrooms at pond near district headquarters. Total acreage is 1,725 acres.
History: Area burned in its entirety in 1923. Purchased in 1926 and named after W.G. Jones, founder of Texas Forestry Association.
Day Use: Yes
Nature: Yes
Hiking: Yes
Fishing: None
General Directions: Five miles south of Conroe.

Kirby State Forest Picnic facilities only. Located between Woodville and Beaumont.
History: Donated in 1929 by J.H. Kirby, a lumberman.
Day Use: Yes
Nature: Yes
Fishing: None
General Directions: 14 miles south of Woodville off US 287.

Masterson State Forest No public facilities of any sort. Total acreage is 519 acres. Located northeast of Beaumont near Texas-Louisiana border.
History: Donated in 1985 in honor of Paul Masterson by his wife Leonora.
Fishing: None
General Directions: Located 3 miles southeast of Buna on FM 2938.

Siecke State Forest Fishing available in Trout Creek and in pond near district headquarters. Swimming plus covered picnic shelters along creek. Located near Texas-Louisiana border and Sabine River.
History: Named for E O Siecke, a Texas State Forester from 1918-1942.
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Day Use: Yes
Nature: Yes
Fishing: Limited fishing only.
General Directions: 25 miles south of Jasper on US 96. Main tract is five miles SE of Kirbyville.

Indian Mound Tree Nursery Also part of Texas Forest Service. Literally provides millions of seedlings each year for reforestation in Texas.
General Directions: This nursery is located in East Texas near Alto on Texas 21. Alto is south of Rusk.

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