# Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area

**Location:** Gilmer, TX | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 28 miles

**GPS:** 32.7287, -94.9418

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** Year-round

East Texas off-road park with 28 miles of trails through piney woods and challenging terrain.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Park • **Rating:** 4.3/5 • **Permit required**

**Highlights:** East Texas, All skill levels, Mud, Rock crawling

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/barnwell-mountain