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Neches Bluff Overlook Campground

12 Reviews

About

National Forest

This is a trailhead for the 4C Hiking Trail. Neches Bluff Overlook, located at the north end of the trail, offers a panoramic view of pine-hardwood forests in the Neches River bottomlands with picnic and primitive camping facilities.

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Location

Neches Bluff Overlook Campground is located in Texas

Coordinates

31.566845 N
95.164385 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Available
Verizon
Good
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Unknown

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed
Group

Features

For Campers

Phone Service
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reservations

(936) 655-2299

Austin B.

Traveler

Reviewed Apr. 23, 2024

Simple camping

Love this location everything was so simple nothing extra just simple relaxing camping and beautiful scenery

Month of VisitApril

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Jon D.

Guide

Reviewed Feb. 13, 2024

Very Quiet and Beautiful!

This place was great! Nice, clean vault toilet, many sites, and rather empty. Any car should be able to make the dirt road in dry to moderately wet conditions, if it's been seriously stormy, I'd avoid without AWD/4WD because the road is dirt/sand.

Month of VisitMay

Tam E.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 9, 2023

Beautiful Trees

Dirt road to sites isn’t bad at all. Several places to pull off & camp. T-Mobile getting one baby bar.

SiteI went pretty far in to avoid people , but all of the sites look good.

Month of VisitDecember

Patrick B.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 9, 2023

Peaceful

Very primitive and off the beaten path, our 02 Mustang was able to handle it. No site numbers just pop the tent wherever. Very quiet and beautiful.

Month of VisitNovember

Rose M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2023

Lovely Primative Camping Site

I recently did the 4-C trail at Davy Crockett National Forest. The night before I did the hike, I stayed here. There is no cost to stay the night or to park for day use here. It's very peaceful on this side and serves as the north entrance to the 4-C trail. There was on other camper there and they were no bother. I am not 100% on it, but it looked like there's only really two defined area for camping, but it doesn't seem like all that many people go there so you should be able to find a spot. There is a glorified porta potty and no water source, so be prepared for that, but it is primitive after all so you can't be mad about that. Definitely a good choice of place to stay if you on doing the 4-C, especially in a single day, so you can get started early.

Month of VisitJune

Rachel H.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 27, 2023

Great Primitve Camping

My boyfriend and I stayed one night (were planning on two but there was a severe cold front when we stayed), and it was AMAZING!! Very secluded. If you take a right, just before you get to the actual “campgrounds” (saw RV spots with pit toilet), there is a drive able trail. We found a spot that had been used before, and it was very secluded and private. There was a creek nearby that we hiked up and down, even found what appeared to be a natural spring feeding the creak. We used the creek as our water supply, and the water was delicious. Lots of cool rocks, and even found a couple snail shells. 10/10 would definitely go again and explore more. The overlook is so pretty, and honestly, this place gave us the perfect camping experience. We were able to fit two vehicles in our spot, and there was a pre-existing fire spot. Lots of downed trees for wood. There is some spots of poison Oak/Ivy to be aware of, but nothing unavoidable and was in one area. It was a blast!

SiteTake Right before reaching rv spots (road splits)

Month of VisitApril

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Joseph S.

Scout

Reviewed Apr. 8, 2021

Quiet hideaway

3 separate camping areas, large travel trailer accessible. State maintained access roads, and vault toilet.

VanpeDiem D.

Ranger

Reviewed Mar. 23, 2021

Basic Dispersed/Free Camping in the Davy Crockett NF, Pit Toilet.

4 Stars based on Dispersed / Free Camping w/ a clean pit toilet.
Easily accessible from FSR 511, near the 4C Trail northern trailhead (although some sections are currently closed), clean pit toilets, and nice observation deck overlooking the Neches River. Used as a hunters' camp during deer season.

Close to Mission Tejas State Park and Ratcliff Lake Recreational Area (showers). 4C Trail southern trailhead is located in Ratcliff Lake RA. I've also accessed the trail from where it crosses FM277 (there is a FS dirt road just south of that crossing on the east side).

SiteArea towards the end of the "loop" drive to the right.

Month of VisitNovember

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Jay N.

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 20, 2021

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I spent one night over there we enjoy it me and my dog had some breakfast in the morning stay until about 1 PM and then we win unexplored around, and then enjoy some off roads. I be back.

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David P.

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 5, 2021

Great 5 day stay.

Really enjoyed this campground. Some beautiful hikes and all but one site people really appear to not leave any trash. The forest service road to get to the campground is pretty level and appears you could get an rv or pull behind through it. Plenty of turn around space at multiple sites. I'd suggest getting here with some daylight to find a site if coming on a weekend. I would suggest getting firewood in Alto(15 minutes away) at Custom Cut Lumber. You can get pine firewood at 20 bucks a pickup load. It's self load but a really great deal.

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Adam H.

Guide

Reviewed Jan. 10, 2019

quiet and very primitive

There's not much to this campground, although it is very beautiful with enormous loblolly pines. This is a primitive campsite. There's no water, no electricity, not bathrooms, etc. Just an area you can use to set up tents or hammocks. We met a nice older fella who said he comes there every day and builds a fire at dusk, stays for a little bit, then leaves.

We bikes from the Ratcliff Recreational Area and we had to cache water.

Month of VisitApril

Andrew B.

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 31, 2017

Beautiful piney forests

We took our kids and set up camp in a spot tucked away from the main dirt road. The camp site was serene and there was a hiking trail nearby. We car camped with two toddlers and they had a blast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Neches Bluff Overlook Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Neches Bluff Overlook Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Neches Bluff Overlook Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Neches Bluff Overlook Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Neches Bluff Overlook Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.