Dirt-bike riding on a multiple-use trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Photo: USDA Forest Service / Preston Keres · Public domain . Resized / converted to WebP for display; display crops and color treatment. Adapted copies retain this license. View full-size photo
BEFORE YOU LOAD UP
The quick dirt.
Sources checked 2026-10-21What it costs
$5/person/day or $25 annual trail pass
Published Forest Service rates · reviewed 2026-10-30
Full fees & extras ↓When to go
Check trail status before every trip
Published schedule · check closures · reviewed 2026-10-30
Gate & riding hours ↓Vehicles & access
ATV · Dirt bike · UTV ≤50 in
Not admitted: Full-size 4x4, Vehicles wider than 50 inches.
Check permits & ground rules ↓YOUR NEXT PATCH OF TEXAS
The lay of the land.
A forest trail network shared with hikers, cyclists and horses. Motorized use is limited to qualifying machines no wider than 50 inches.
Park overviewFees & hours
OPERATOR INFORMATION$5/person/day or $25 annual trail pass
Published Forest Service rates
- Trail use: $5 per person per day, using trailhead self-pay stations or the linked Recreation.gov pass.
- The $25 annual trail pass is valid for one year from purchase. A current Texas OHV decal is additional.
Check trail status before every trip
Before every visit, call 936-344-6205 or 888-361-6908 and choose option 2 for trail status. Soil moisture and maintenance can close routes; the 85-mile network is not a guarantee of open mileage.
Hours & access sourceDOWNLOAD BEFORE YOU LOSE SIGNAL
Maps & getting there
Forest Service multiple-use trail map updated August 20, 2025. Choose a motorized trailhead: the 234 equestrian trailhead does not admit OHVs. Check current trail status before arrival.
Multiple trailheads off FM 1375 near New Waverly; select a motorized trailhead from the official map.
KEEP THE GOOD PLACES OPEN
Know the ground rules.
- Maximum vehicle width 50 inches; designated routes only.
- Texas OHV decal, approved helmet and eye protection required.
- Spark arrestor required; maximum exhaust sound 96 dB.
- Carry ID, payment proof and required ATV training documentation.
- Forest Service roads require street-legal vehicles.
FROM THE ORIGINAL TXMUD
Sam Houston National Forest was in the old trail book.
The old New Waverly page described a multiple-use ORV trail system and east- and west-side trailheads. It reminded riders to read the trailhead bulletin boards and obtain information from the Sam Houston Ranger District.
Look back at Sam Houston National Forest ↗Recovered historical listing; snapshot date unknown. Old prices, contacts, maps and access advice are not current trip instructions.
Stay a little longer.
Check availability, reservations and facilities with the operator.
Facilities & campingON THE PARK CALENDAR
Upcoming events.
No upcoming dated events are currently verified for this park. Check the operator’s calendar before planning.
Browse all verified event dates ↗GET A FEEL FOR THE RIDE
Watch before you go.
A specific operator video has not yet been verified for this guide.
Search YouTube for this parkSearch results include independent rider videos. Check filming dates; footage does not establish current access or conditions.
BACK FROM THE TRAILS
How did it ride?
Real visits. Honest opinions. Share your experience at Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trails and help the next rider plan a better day.
Ask riders & check recent conditions ↗
Rider reports describe a past visit, not current opening status or conditions. Confirm access with the park before you haul.
Where the details come from
Sources checked 2026-10-21. TXMUD is an independent guide; the operator makes the final call on access.
Found a detail that has changed? Use the operator contact in the glovebox notes to confirm it. You can also share your experience in the rider reports above.