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Cagle Recreation Area

National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

🏕️ CampgroundSam Houston NF / HoustonTexas⭐ 4.6 (998)
Cagle Recreation Area
🟢 45 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Sun Nov 8–Wed Nov 11
8 of the last 172 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 1h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 46 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 12 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Cagle Recreation Area in Texas has 45 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Nov 8–Wed Nov 11. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →👥 SWGU #007 & SWGU #008 next to each othersites SWGU #002, #005, #007, #008, #010, #012, #014, #015, SYME #021, #022, #027, #030, #031, #041, #046, #047
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 SYME #023 & SYME #024 next to each othersites SYME #023, #024, #028, #042
Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →sites SWGU #006
Fri Dec 4 – Mon Dec 73 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites SWGU #010, #019, SYME #028, #033, #044
Tue Nov 10 – Fri Nov 133 nightsbook these dates →sites SWGU #019, SYME #025
Sun Nov 15 – Wed Nov 183 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, SWGU #005–SWGU #007 next to each othersites SWGU #002, #003, #005, #006, #007, #010, #012, #014, #015, #018, #019, SYME #022, #025, #031, #034, #043, #044, #047
Sun Nov 15 – Tue Nov 172 nightsbook these dates →sites SYME #023
Mon Nov 16 – Thu Nov 193 nightsbook these dates →👥 SYME #040 & SYME #041 next to each othersites SWGU #008, SYME #040, #041

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite SWGU #002 — Site 2
Site SWGU #002 · Site 2USFS
Campsite SWGU #002 — Site 2 Cagle Recreation Area
Site SWGU #002 · Site 2 Cagle Recreation AreaUSFS
Campsite SWGU #005 — Site 5
Site SWGU #005 · Site 5USFS
Campsite SWGU #005 — Site 5
Site SWGU #005 · Site 5USFS
Campsite SWGU #007 — Site 7
Site SWGU #007 · Site 7USFS
Campsite SWGU #007 — Site 7
Site SWGU #007 · Site 7USFS
Campsite SWGU #008 — Site 8
Site SWGU #008 · Site 8USFS
Campsite SWGU #008 — Site 8
Site SWGU #008 · Site 8USFS
Campsite SWGU #010 — Site 10
Site SWGU #010 · Site 10USFS
Campsite SWGU #010 — Site 10
Site SWGU #010 · Site 10USFS
Campsite SWGU #012 — Site 12
Site SWGU #012 · Site 12USFS
Campsite SWGU #012 — Site 12
Site SWGU #012 · Site 12USFS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 5.8 mi away (straight line).

⚡ IONNA5.8 midirections →
⚡ Shell Recharge12.3 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America12.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 45 openings at Cagle Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 11–59 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30/nightStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.6★★★★★993 ratings
5★698
4★200
3★56
2★25
1★14
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.1/4
T-Mobile1.8/4
Verizon1.3/4
Sprint retired2.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cagle Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cagle Recreation Area?

Cagle Recreation Area in Texas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cagle Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Cagle Recreation Area run about $30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cagle Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cagle Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cagle Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 45 openings at Cagle Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 30 separate days, most of them for stays 11–59 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cagle Recreation Area a good campground?

Cagle Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 998 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cagle Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cagle Recreation Area, AT&T rates highest at 2.1 out of 5 from 364 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cagle Recreation Area located?

Cagle Recreation Area is located in Sam Houston NF / Houston, Texas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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