Boles Field
Boles Field is located on the northern Sabine National Forest, about 8 miles east of Shelbyville, Texas. The area centers around a cemetery for fox hounds established at the turn of the century. Boles Field offers camping with electric hookups and picnicking. The area is open all year. No reservation is needed for camping and there is a self service fee station at the entrance. Effective 2/25/2025: Due to a water leak the restrooms are closed while repairs are completed.
More like this: reservable in Texas · tent only in Texas
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | CAMPING - All year. $6.00 per campsite per night (includes day-use fee for one vehicle). AMPHITHEATER and SHELTER - $25.00 per day plus service fee. Call 1-877-444-6777 for amphitheater or shelter reservations or online at www.recreation.gov. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | National Forests and Grasslands in Texas |
| Booking | Amphitheater and shelter reservations may be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. |
| Fees | CAMPING - All year. $6.00 per campsite per night (includes day-use fee for one vehicle). AMPHITHEATER and SHELTER - $25.00 per day plus service fee. Call 1-877-444-6777 for amphitheater or shelter reservations or online at www.recreation.gov. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 31.7726° N, 93.9682° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.5 mi |
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Public land it sits in
National Forests in Texas begins about 11.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.4 miNational Forests in Texas ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,921,500 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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On the National Register nearby
- Shelby County CourthouseBuilding · Center · 12.6 mi
- Shelby County Courthouse Square (Boundary Increase)Building · Center · 12.6 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Boles Field?
Sites at Boles Field are reservable on Recreation.gov. Amphitheater and shelter reservations may be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Boles Field?
CAMPING - All year. $6.00 per campsite per night (includes day-use fee for one vehicle). AMPHITHEATER and SHELTER - $25.00 per day plus service fee.
Source: Forest Service
Is Boles Field open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Boles Field?
Boles Field is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Boles Field is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ragtown (10.5 mi, first-come), Red Hills Lake (22.1 mi, first-come), and Boles Field Campground (25.5 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby