Tucked into forested terrain along creek and river corridors in East Texas, Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area sits roughly 10 miles southwest of places to camp around Nacogdoches and is managed by Texas Parks and Wildlife. The campground has at least 14 sites, each with a picnic table on a concrete slab, a fire ring, and a lantern pole. No water or restrooms are on-site. Access can be rough, and campers must hold a Texas Parks and Wildlife Limited Use Permit, available for as little as $12 annually, to stay here. The site also includes a loafing barn for horses, making it a practical stop for equestrian campers.
Description
The Alazan Bayou WMA has 2,063 acres located in southern Nacogdoches County. The WMA was purchased in 1991 to preserve mature bottomland hardwood forests adjacent to the Angelina River. In addition to the Angelina River other significant drainages include Loco Bayou and Moral Creek. The bottomland forest typically begins to flood during mid winter as the river and bayous overbank and inundation continues through early spring. Hunting is permitted with an Annual Public Hunting Permit (APH) and some special permit hunts may be offered. Check the Outdoor Annual and the Public Hunting Lands Maps Booklet for information on methods, species, seasons and bag limits.
Please note:
-Bring your own drinking water.
-Insect repellant is recommended for mosquitoes.
-High heat and humidity in the summer should be taken into consideration when planning a visit.
-There are no restroom facilities.
-The WMA is not wheel-chair accessible.
-Primitive camping is available.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAlazan Bayou is located in Texas near Nacogdoches
Coordinates
31.49593752 N
94.75334397 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 22 min from Longview, TX
- 1 hr 30 min from Tyler, TX
- 1 hr 45 min from Shreveport, LA
- 2 hrs from Beaumont, TX
