U.S. Forest Service · National Forests and Grasslands in Texas · Decatur, TX

Bois D' Arc

Bois D'Arc Trailhead has 28 campsites with picnic tables. Bois D'Arc Trailhead also has a pailion with grill.

First-come, first-served28 sites

Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.

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Dois D arc trailhead signBois D'Arc Trailhead
Photos courtesy of usfs, mpons · Recreation.gov

Amenities & rules

The overnight trailhead has 28 campsites, sanitary facilities, horse washing area and potable water.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Bois D' Arc40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 2.81 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowFebruary: 3.10 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMarch: 4.30 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowApril: 4.01 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 4.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 4.46 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.21 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.89 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.07 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.58 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 3.66 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.8°F averageFebruary: 46.7°F averageMarch: 54.4°F averageApril: 62.4°F averageMay: 71.0°F averageJune: 79.3°F averageJuly: 83.5°F averageAugust: 83.1°F averageSeptember: 75.8°F averageOctober: 64.8°F averageNovember: 53.4°F averageDecember: 44.8°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bonham 3Nne, 12 miles from the campground at 592 feet, station USC00410923 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Honey Grove, turn north on FM 100 and travel 12 miles. Turn left (west) on FM 409 and go 5½ miles, turn left into trailhead.

Nearest townDecatur, Texas
Coordinates33.7458° N, 95.9900° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceOklahoma Trailer Sales ↗29.5 mi
Outdoor gearOutdoor Expeditions Supply Company ↗31.8 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗33.4 mi

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Explore

Video

Video of Bois D'Arce Lake Peninsula, AR from John H.

Worth a stop

Lake Davy Crockett and Coffee Mill Lake

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • under 0.1 mi
    Bois D' Arc 3 ↗
    5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • under 0.1 mi
    Bois D' Arc 2
    4.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    Bois D' Arc 4
    3.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.4 mi
    Bois D' Arc 3A Shortcut
    1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1 mi
    Bois D' Arc 3B Dry Trail
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Bois D' Arc 4B
    3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Guidebooks for Texas

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  • Best Tent Camping: Texas
    Wendel Withrow, 2018
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  • Bob Spain's Canoeing Guide and Favorite Texas Paddling Trails
    Joy Emshoff, 2018
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  • Swimming Holes of Texas
    Carolyn Tracy and Julie Wernersbach, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Bois D' Arc?

No. Bois D' Arc is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: How first-come camping works

How many sites does Bois D' Arc have?

28 sites.

Source: Site mix

Is there cell service at Bois D' Arc?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Bois D' Arc?

Decatur, Texas. Lake Davy Crockett and Coffee Mill Lake

Source: Getting there

What if Bois D' Arc is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Coffee Mill (1.1 mi, first-come), West Lake Davy Crockett (3.6 mi, first-come), and Pat Mayse West (23.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby