Big Thicket National Preserve
Texas
🟢 🔴 hikes
Free entry
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.
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No entrance fee.
Hours
Big Thicket National Preserve is open 24 hours. To camp in the preserve, you need a backcountry camping permit, available from the visitor center.
Conditions
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Things to do
🔴 Backcountry Camp at Big Thicket National Preserve
🟢 Hike the Sundew Trail
Hike the Longleaf Pine Trail
Bike the Big Sandy Trail
Hike the Big Sandy Trail
🟢 Hike the Kirby Nature Trail
🔴 Hike the Turkey Creek Trail
Hike the Beaver Slide Trail
Visitor centers
Big Thicket Visitor Center
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