Indian Mounds

Indian Mounds Recreation Area provides easy access to Toledo Bend Reservoir via one-lane boat ramp suitable for all boat types. Located off FM 139 south of Joaquin in Sabine County, this facility offers year-round access with no launch fees. The area features 37 camping sites (both tent and RV), picnic tables, grills, and portable restrooms. Two boat ramps are available at the recreation area, with parking provided for trailers and vehicles.

The Sabine River, which feeds Toledo Bend Reservoir, is a major waterway with an average flow of over 9,100 cubic feet per second and a relatively gentle 0.8 ft/mile gradient. These conditions make the reservoir ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking calmer paddling compared to the river's natural flow. Fishing is a primary activity here, and the area is well-suited for recreational boating throughout the year. For facility information or questions, contact the Sabine River Authority of Texas at (409) 565-2273.

Overview
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. 
Camping Fee: $6; 14 days camping...

Overview
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. 
Camping Fee: $6; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site
Recreation
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.
Facilities
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: First come, first served; 20 campsites with electric and water; equipped with water and electric hookups. Horses are allowed in the campground.
Camping Fee: $6; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site
Day Use Shelter & Amphitheater available for Reservation: 877-444-6777 or through website (www.Recreation.gov)

Natural Features
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.
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