Big Slough Wilderness
Big Slough Wilderness is a 3,521-acre wilderness area in Houston County, Texas. It rises from about 194 to 321 ft. The nearest town is Kennard, 7.7 miles away in a straight line.
Big Slough Wilderness map
Big Slough Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping in Big Slough Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
- Kennard, TX is the nearest town, 7.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Big Slough Wilderness is about 321 ft, and its lowest about 194 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Big Slough Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 3,521 | Not on record | Not on record | 14 days | Davy Crockett Ranger District, 936-655-2299 |
Getting to Big Slough Wilderness
- Kennard, TX is the nearest town, 7.7 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Big Slough Wilderness
- Big Springs spring
- Blue Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30.
Public lands next to Big Slough Wilderness
- National forestBig Slough Wilderness lies inside National Forests in Texas.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Texas
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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