Evidence of occupations from as early as 7,000 years ago to the Twentieth Century has been documented by a number of archaeological sites within the national forest. Disease and pressure from European settlers led to their eventual extinction in the early 1800's. Primarily hunters and gatherers, some from these groups may have practiced some form of agriculture. More recently, the basins of the San Jacinto and Trinity Rivers were home to Atakapan-speaking groups known as the Bidai, Patiri, Deadose, and Akokisa. The three counties that contain the Sam Houston National Forest - Montgomery, San Jacinto, and Walker - have yielded evidence of human occupation dating back 12,000 years. Normally dryer periods occur during September – October and February – March. Rarely do temperatures drop to less than 10° or rise to over 110°. The average summer temperature is 83☏, but mid-summer temperatures often reach the upper 90's. Summers in the Sam Houston National Forest are hot and humid and winters generally are short and mild. The district ranger's office is located three miles west of New Waverly on FM 1375. With land in Montgomery, Walker, and San Jacinto counties, the Sam Houston National Forest is intermingled with privately owned timber lands and small farms. The forest contains 163, 037 acres between Huntsville, Conroe, Cleveland and Richards, Texas. The Sam Houston National Forest, one of four National Forests in Texas, is located 50 miles north of Houston.
Hours for all offices except Angelina and Sabine:Ĭlosed for weekends, federal holidays, and daily lunch.
Please contact the office by telephone if you have inquiries. ALL OFFICES ARE CLOSED TO WALK-IN CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME.
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