Shell Oil Road Hunter Camp

A very nice flat area for camping that is surrounded by trees. During Mid October there was one other "long term" bus there with a family living inside and at night there some random kids who drove around blaring crazy loud music at 2am. Otherwise it was a perfect spot for the dogs and kids. There was very little trash on the ground, just some stray plastic wrappers and a couple of beer bottles but nothing major. I would say be aware there are some thorny vines that can grab your free so don't wear open toes shoes. This area is mowed on occasion but expect about 1' tall grass in most less traveled areas. The main camping sections are typically pretty well maintained by constant foot traffic.

Nice area of SHNF. It’s one loop that you can camp along. There are 2 concrete pads. The one we parked on is close to level. There are some pretty big mud puddles around but it seems easy to navigate around them. There are no restroom facilities. Right now we are the only campers here. Downside: people have left too much trash. Pack it in, pack it out people!! THIS is why we can’t have nice things.

Neat and clean with 2 people camping when I visited. One was hunting hogs the other was just enjoying the outdoors. This is a secluded area within a pine forest right off of a road with little traffic. Interconnecting trails meander through the forest. I was told these trails access the Lone Star Trail. Lots of briars in the undergrowth so its can be tough going unless you are on a cleared path. I saw some birds but not much other wildlife in this mature pine area. No facilities here.

Stayed 6 days, not hunting season in Jan. 2021. Just a fairly large circle. You pick your spot shady trees or sunny open. Great cell service (Verizon). Very quiet, only one other camper there. Could not let dog off lead even when I was the only one there as the road leading to this place had moderate traffic but they drove fast. We collected two bags of trash from the area. Trash bins and port-a-potty set up during deer season but not off season. Pack in/pack out.

Yes there is some trash around but it's still a good camping spot. No amenities but there are no fees either. On Saturday night you can catch some dirt track action 6 miles up the road.