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National Forest

Sam Houston National Forest Covers Much of Walker County

Sam Houston National Forest spans 163,000 acres across three counties, with a large share in Walker County, offering trails, camping, and public hunting.

Walker County The Great Outdoors

The forest covers parts of Walker, Montgomery, and San Jacinto counties. In Walker County alone, TPWD designates over 54,000 acres as a Wildlife Management Area open to public hunting. Game includes white-tailed deer, feral hog, waterfowl, dove, squirrel, and more. A valid Texas hunting license is required. Some trail use — such as ATVs and horses — also requires a permit from the U.S. Forest Service.

The forest has 85 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus the 129-mile Lone Star Hiking Trail for foot traffic only. Three developed campgrounds serve the forest (Cagle, Double Lake, and Stubblefield). Primitive camping off the Lone Star Trail is generally allowed outside of deer season. Contact the Sam Houston Ranger District at (936) 344-6205 for current conditions.

Source to confirm: USFS – Sam Houston National Forest Recreation

More Walker County notes

Property Tax Basics

How Property Taxes Work in Walker County

The Walker County Appraisal District sets your property value each year, and a separate tax office collects what you owe.

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Property Tax Savings

Save Money with a Homestead Exemption

If Walker County is your main home, a homestead exemption can lower your taxable property value and cut your tax bill.

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Agricultural Land Tax

Ag and Timber Valuations Can Cut Your Land Tax

Rural land in Walker County used for farming, ranching, or timber can be taxed on productivity value instead of market value.

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Water Wells

Walker County Has a Groundwater Conservation District

Walker County is part of the Bluebonnet Groundwater Conservation District, which oversees well permits and protects local aquifer water.

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