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Boles Field is located in the northern portion of Sabine National Forest in eastern Texas, near the border of Louisiana. The area centers around a cemetery for fox hounds established at the turn of the century, and some of the world's most well-known hunting dogs are buried here.
With the Toledo Bend Reservoir just six miles miles away, Boles Field offers an opportunity to visit one of the nation's most regarded freshwater fishing sites. The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas provide excellent opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. East Texas lies in the path of warblers, vireos and other species of neotropical migrants, and birders look forward to the spring migration.
Uniquely developed for large gatherings, Boles Field has an amphitheater which holds approximately 100 people and group shelter that accommodate family events. Both are for day-use only.
Campsites are first-come, first-served and equipped with water and electric hookups. Horses are allowed in the campground.
The campground sits in a pine and hardwood forest near the Toledo Bend Reservoirs, two large east Texas lakes. Wildlife is abundant, and the area is a hot spot for migratory birds.
From Shelbyville, Texas, take Highway 87 south. Turn left on Texas FM 417 and proceed east for a mile, then take a right at the fork onto Texas FM 2694 and continue 5.5 miles to the campground.
The only reason that I don't give this 5 stars is because, the shower has a vented window from floor to ceiling. If it's cold out, you're going to be cold in there. Otherwise it was spacious, clean, (except the bathroom) and very cool forest visit.
This is an awesome pllace. I found it last year when I was down south for the winter. Bathroom showers, power and water at your campsite for six dollars a day. If you have the pass for the national Forest half price three dollars a day for me. i’m just adding to my post here. I just took the coldest ice bath ever water has been off because of freezing temperatures. They turned it back on this hot water heaters junk just wow that was ice cold. I was over at Boykin Springs and here. I haven’t bathed in over a week and wow someone needs to address this issue and fix this problem as soon as possible.
Very nice place. Nice campsites with power, water, fire ring with built in grill. Showers and bathroom on location. Nice park like setting for only $6 per night. No reservations/ fill out form and pay drop box. When I was here lots of sites were available.
Forest Service CG with 30amp and water only $6, absolutely 5 stars. Grounds were clean. Some of the 30 amp outlets need to be replaced due to heat damage, pick yours according. Verizon and ATT both two bars of service with adequate download speeds to stream. NO off air TV service.
It’s a good place with power if the power works right the breakers are weak keep tripping. Water pressure sucks took over 6 hours to fill up my tank because there is not enough pressure to shower or anything. Flush toilets but the water heater is down. No dump station on site. 6 a day without any pass. It would be alt better without the highway going through the middle of the park. No real trails to hike. This place needs some maintenance.
