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Big Thicket National Preserve
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- Designation
- National Preserve
- State
- TX
- Park address
- Kountze, TX
- Entrance fee
- No entrance feeNPS data as of 2026-08-25
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Notes
Designation Date: 10/11/1974
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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Stargazing Stroll
Stargazing Stroll Park Event · Big Thicket National Preserve · Oct 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga Experience the park after dark! Join a r…
Canoe Trip
Canoe Trip Park Event · Big Thicket National Preserve · Oct 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM–2:00 PM NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on t…