Boles Field Campground
National Forests and Grasslands in Texas — lakeside
Location: Hemphill, TX, TX
Price: From $6 per night
Price range: $6–$25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Campsites: First come, first served; 20 campsites with electric and water.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boles-field-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Boles Field offers affordable camping at $6/night in Sabine National Forest with historical significance as a cemetery for renowned hunting dogs. Toledo Bend Reservoir is just six miles away for recreation.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Osprey, American Crow, Double-crested Cormorant, Three-toed Box Turtle, River Cooter, and Western Ribbon Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Boles Field Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving 14-day camping limit per stay
Skip Boles Field Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups - only electric available on select sites. You're planning to visit November through April - campground is seasonal. You prefer guaranteed hookups - most sites lack them.
Best time to visit Boles Field Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Red Hills Lake (Hemphill, TX), Mill Creek (Texas) (JASPER, TX), San Augustine (JASPER, TX), Rayburn (JASPER, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Boles Field Campground
Cell signal at Boles Field Campground (Hemphill, TX): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
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. Campsites: First come, first served; 20 campsites with electric and water.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
14-day camping limit per stay
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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- 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.
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