Indian Mounds Wilderness
Indian Mounds Wilderness is a 12,214-acre wilderness area in Sabine County, Texas. It rises from about 171 to 417 ft. The nearest town is Hemphill, 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
Indian Mounds Wilderness map
Indian Mounds 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 Indian Mounds Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
- Hemphill, TX is the nearest town, 3.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Indian Mounds Wilderness is about 417 ft, and its lowest about 171 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Sand Hill, about 417 ft.
Who manages Indian Mounds Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 12,214 | Not on record | Not on record | 14 days | Sabine National Forest, 409-625-1940 |
Getting to Indian Mounds Wilderness
- Hemphill, TX is the nearest town, 3.1 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 Indian Mounds Wilderness
- Sand Hill summit
- Rock Hill summit
- Moss Hill summit
- Turpentine Spring spring
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Indian Mounds Wilderness
- National forestIndian Mounds 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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