Wilderness Areas and the Big Thicket, places to see, things to do East Texas Outdoors - lakes, hiking, fishing, birding, etc. The Wilderness Areas of Texas by Edward C. Fritz. There are several towns and cities that can serve as your hub of activity, but the areas are spread out over a lot of miles. Consider Lufkin , Woodville, Zavalla, Nacogdoches , Crockett , Hemphill, Alto , Ratcliff and San Augustine as possibilities. Three of the wilderness areas are close to one another and located near Jasper, a good place to get provisions.
Primitive camping is also available.
To get to Indian Mounds Wilderness from Jasper go north to Hemphill located on Hwy. From Hemphill, Indian Mounds Wilderness is 10-12 miles east on FM83. Both FR115 and FM3382 are to the right and into the wilderness. One interesting site within the wilderness is the Jug Hole. You will need a map.