One of only 4 in the state, this 153,179 acre national forest sits in the upper gulf coastal plain along the shores of an 114,500 acre lake. This is a working forest and in addition to providing diverse ecosystems to support a large variety of flora and fauna, there are historic sites and numerous recreation and educational activities. Camp areas offer level sites, picnic tables, campfire rings, potable water, toilets, and great views of the reservoir. There are no electric or water hookups at the campgrounds.