Wilderness area

Upland Island Wilderness

Upland Island Wilderness is a 13,248-acre wilderness area in Angelina County, Texas. It rises from about 86 to 292 ft. The nearest town is Zavalla, 2.8 miles away in a straight line.

Upland Island Wilderness map

Upland Island Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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 Upland Island Wilderness is limited to 14 days.
Zavalla, TX is the nearest town, 2.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
The highest ground in Upland Island Wilderness is about 292 ft, and its lowest about 86 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).

Who manages Upland Island Wilderness

Agency Acres Permit Group size Stay limit Office
Forest Service 13,248 Not on record Not on record 14 days Angelina Ranger District, 936-897-1068

Getting to Upland Island Wilderness

  • Zavalla, TX is the nearest town, 2.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)

Public lands next to Upland Island Wilderness

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

Other wilderness areas in Texas

Texas wilderness areas

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