About Houston Shelter
Location Houston Shelter
Address:
Po Box 278
Double Springs, AL, 35553
United States
About 50 miles southwest of Decatur, take Highway 278 east from Double Springs for 8 miles. Turn south on County Road 63 and continue for 4 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 118 and travel a mile to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.1244 / -87.2981
Elevation: 186 feet
Policies & Rules
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Gate hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; after hours access is available |
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Fee authorizes 1 vehicle; additional vehicles must purchase a day-use permit for $4 |
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Parking is 300 feet away from the shelter; people may be dropped off at the shelter |
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Click here for more information about National Forests in Alabama |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Site is walk-up only. |
