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Bois D’ Arc

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas — lakeside, hiking

Location: Decatur, TX, TX

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bois-d-arc to be notified when sites open up.

Ultra-affordable at $10/night with basic amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and drinking water. Offers diverse outdoor activities including hiking, biking, camping, and horse camping in a scenic setting.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer present; also Banded Watersnakes and Three-toed Box Turtles in the area. Multiple warbler species and Painted Buntings observed.

Insider tips for Bois D’ Arc: First-come, first-served only; arrive in person to claim site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available Only 1 tent site available; book early and arrive early to secure spot

Skip Bois D’ Arc if: Need hookups - no hookups available at this campground. Visiting outside May-October - campground is closed seasonally. Prefer reserved sites - first-come, first-served basis only.

Best time to visit Bois D’ Arc: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Coffee Mill (Decatur, TX), West Lake Davy Crockett (Decatur, TX), Pat Mayse West (POWDERLY, TX), Sanders Cove (POWDERLY, TX).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bois D’ Arc

Cell signal at Bois D’ Arc (Decatur, TX): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Decatur, TX, TX★ 5 (3 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Best for:HikersFamiliesBackpackersSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Need hookups - no hookups available at this campground✕ Visiting outside May-October - campground is closed seasonally✕ Prefer reserved sites - first-come, first-served basis only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only; arrive in person to claim site

Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available

Only 1 tent site available; book early and arrive early to secure spot

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer present; also Banded Watersnakes and Three-toed Box Turtles in the area. Multiple warbler species and Painted Buntings observed.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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Getting there →

From Honey Grove, turn north on FM 100 and travel 12 miles. Turn left (west) on FM 409 and go 5½ miles, turn left into trailhead.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests and Grasslands in Texas fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at National Forests and Grasslands in Texas before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Bois D’ Arc cost per night?+
Bois D’ Arc costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Bois D’ Arc open?+
Bois D’ Arc is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bois D’ Arc have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Bois D’ Arc?+
Bois D’ Arc is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Bois D’ Arc?+
Bois D’ Arc is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bois D’ Arc?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bois D’ Arc is rated weak. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bois D’ Arc open, and what are check-in times?+
Bois D’ Arc is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 5 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Coffee Mill

Decatur, TX

From $10/night

West Lake Davy Crockett

Decatur, TX

From $10/night

Pat Mayse West

POWDERLY, TX

From $12/night

Sanders Cove

POWDERLY, TX

From $12/night

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