Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233200
When Boles Field Campground reopens
Boles Field Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027 · of 22 monitored sites
Of the 4,026 tracked site-dates (Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027): 357 open for online reservation · 7 reserved · 3,662 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 22 monitored sites, 2 can be reserved online and 20 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
91.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 357 of 4,026 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 3, 2026 – May 4, 2027Not open online91.1%
Open site-dates357 / 4,026
Reserved (of online inventory)7 / 364
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 61 of 682 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 20 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 2 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 2 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 2 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 2 day-use units are available for all three dates. Christmas: 2 day-use units are available for both dates. New Year: 2 day-use units are available for both dates. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 22 Amphitheater | 181 |
| 21 Shelter | 176 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 3, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Nov 4
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 4; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
0 open site-nights across 0 sites at Boles Field Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
20 overnight sites and 2 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Day-use inventory
357 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Amphitheater | 181 | 164 dates | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 21 Shelter | 176 | 45 dates | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +164 more |
About Boles Field Campground
Overview
Boles Field is located in the northern portion of Sabine National Forest in eastern Texas, near the border of Louisiana. The area centers around a cemetery for fox hounds established at the turn of the century, and some of the world's most well-known hunting dogs are buried here.
Campsites: First come, first served; 20 campsites with electric and water.
Camping Fee: $6; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site
Recreation
With the Toledo Bend Reservoir just six miles miles away, Boles Field offers an opportunity to visit one of the nation's most regarded freshwater fishing sites. The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas provide excellent opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. East Texas lies in the path of warblers, vireos and other species of neotropical migrants, and birders look forward to the spring migration.
Facilities
Uniquely developed for large gatherings, Boles Field has an amphitheater which holds approximately 100 people and group shelter that accommodate family events. Both are for day-use only.
Campsites: First come, first served; 20 campsites with electric and water; equipped with water and electric hookups. Horses are allowed in the campground.
Camping Fee: $6; 14 days camping limit; up to 2 tents;8 people per site
Day Use Shelter & Amphitheater available for Reservation: 877-444-6777 or through website (www.Recreation.gov)
Natural Features
The campground sits in a pine and hardwood forest near the Toledo Bend Reservoirs, two large east Texas lakes. Wildlife is abundant, and the area is a hot spot for migratory birds.
22 monitored sites20 FCFS sites20 with hookups20 shadedMax party 8
Getting there
From Shelbyville, Texas, take Highway 87 south. Turn left on Texas FM 417 and proceed east for a mile, then take a right at the fork onto Texas FM 2694 and continue 5.5 miles to the campground.
Usda Forest Service, Sabine National Forest, 5050 Hwy 21 East, Hemphill, TX 75948
CampingDay Use Area
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Boles Field Campground?
Reservations for Boles Field Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 91.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation; 357 of 4,026 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 3, 2026 00:18 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Boles Field Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Boles Field Campground in the last 7 days, 1 over 30 days and 1 over the last 90.
Which month has the most availability at Boles Field Campground?
January 2027, with 61 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 682.
When is the next open date at Boles Field Campground?
As of the Nov 3, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Nov 4 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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