Sabine National Forest Forest Road 115 Caney Creek Wilderness Access

Forest Road 115 cuts a winding path through the heart of Sabine National Forest, where towering longleaf pines cast shadows over rutted clay roads that once hauled timber to sawmills. The route threads between ancient creek bottoms and hardwood ridges, passing remnants of Depression-era logging camps before reaching the boundary of Caney Creek Wilderness. Multiple creek crossings challenge drivers during wet seasons, while sandy sections can bog down the unprepared.

This moderate trail demands high-clearance 4WD and recovery gear — the creek crossings can run knee-deep after storms, and the clay turns slick as snot when wet. Spring through fall offers the best conditions, though summer brings oppressive humidity and aggressive mosquitoes. No permits required, but dispersed camping is allowed along the route. You’ll earn solitude in some of Louisiana’s last old-growth forest, where the sound of chainsaws gave way to woodpecker drums decades ago.