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Big Thicket National Preserve TX

Lat, Long: 30.457983431, -94.386742115

Designation: National Preserve

Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a place of discovery, a place to wander and explore, a place to marvel at the richness of nature.

Weather:

SPRING: Expect comfortable weather in Mar/Apr, with heat & humidity increasing in May. SUMMER: High heat, high humidity, and thunderstorms are common. Hurricane & tropical storm activity peaks in late summer. FALL: Early fall can be hot, while Oct/Nov bring pleasant temperatures. WINTER: Mild, chilly weather with occasional cold spells. Snow is rare, though Dec/Jan/Feb nights may dip below freezing.

Directions:

The main corridor through the Big Thicket is US Hwy 69/287 between Beaumont and Woodville. Many smaller roads and highways branch off of the main corridor to reach trailheads and scenic areas. The visitor center is located at the intersection of US 69/287 and FM 420, about 7 miles north of Kountze and 30 miles north of Beaumont.

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Address/Contact:

6102 FM 420

Kountze, US, 77625

Phone: 409-951-6700

Email: bith_information@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

Bright green swamp with shallow water and many kinds of trees and jungle-like plants.A log cabin in a forest beneath a canopy of sprawling live oak trees.A park ranger paddling a green canoe on a slow-moving waterway below cypress trees.A small wooden bridge on a trail through dense woods.Close-up of a carnivorous pitcher plant with the shadow of an insect inside.A woodpecker with bright red head clinging to a dead tree.An iron bridge above a murky creek surrounded by dense woods.Shadowy-looking cypress knees and their reflections in still water.2 people in a canoe and 1 person in a kayak paddle through a forested slough.A wooden boardwalk curving through dense ferns and pines.Tall trees in a swamp, displaying bright orange foliage.A green anole lizard resting on an outstretched palmetto leaf.Sunlight poking through the canopy of a sprawling oak tree.Leafless bald cypress trees and knees stand in a swamp filled with leaves and branches in winter.