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Sam Houston National Forest, one of four National Forests in Texas, is located 50 miles north of Houston. The forest contains 163, 037 acres between Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland and Richards, Texas. With land in Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto counties, the Sam Houston National Forest is intermingled with privately owned timber lands and small farms. [Covered picnic tables at Scott's Ridge Day Use Area on the Sam Houston National Forest.](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd580739.jpg)
a beautiful place we have missed driving and walking through
Been here camping for the last 5 days, will be here for 2 weeks. Fantastic forest, the guys at the main office were more than helpful! I even spoke with an actual ranger at the camp site, he asked me if I was hunting? I didn't know you could hunt in a National Forest but you can! Had me wondering if I would get shot walking & hiking the trails because only the hunters are required to wear high visibility orange vests! But I'm unharmed after 5 days of hiking!
Quick less than 1mile hike, or set out for longer hikes. No restrooms, so bring toilet paper and find a bush and dig a hole. Many options for bikes, hiking on foot, and camp anywhere off the trail. Parking lot has plenty of room.
Double lake camp ground was great with a short walk around the lake or long hike but you will have to backtrack as it is not a loop but 126 miles of trail across.
I was looking for a place to eat my lunch. I stopped by here and picked up some information on hiking trails, camping areas and day use areas. The rangers were nice and very helpful. They have a picnic table next to the parking lot. I enjoyed my lunch and watched the birds. It would have been better if I would have had more time to spend in the forest.
