• Birder on Village Creek Bridge in Turkey Creek Unit

    Big Thicket

    National Preserve Texas

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  • Hunter Harvest Cards Due April 1, 2013

    Hunter harvest cards must be returned to Big Thicket National Preserve by April 1, 2013. Hunters who do not return their cards by this date will not be issued a hunting permit for the 2013 hunting season. More »

Off-Road Driving

Whether you call it muddin' or 4-wheeling, or just a drive on the beach, it's important to know when, where, and how you can drive off-road in America's National Parks.

Just a few key tips will make for a safe, fun day and help ensure that you, other visitors, plants and animals, and our environment and history remain safe from harm.

To view information about off-road driving specific to Big Thicket National Preserve click here.

To view the NPS web page that contains a brochure with more information related to off-road driving in all National Park Service sites click here.

Did You Know?

Sour Lake Baths

Tourism in the Big Thicket area dates back to 1845.  A spa located in Sour Lake, catered to the likes of Sam Houston and sold the "sour" water to tourists