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Water Levels

Use the links below to check the water level on Big Thicket's major waterways:

• Neches River in Beaumont
• Neches River in Evadale
• Pine Island Bayou in Sour Lake
• Village Creek in Kountze

Closures

Closures are in effect for the following areas of Big Thicket National Preserve:

 

Village Creek bridge as seen on April 13, 2024.

NPS Photo / Tim Dallman

Bridge Closure on Village Creek

April 16, 2024: The bridge over Village Creek at the junction of the Kirby Nature Trail and Turkey Creek Trail was damaged during a severe flooding event on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The bridge is CLOSED until park staff can replace the missing boards.

Kirby Nature Trail is open but hikers should expect flooding in low-lying sections, including the Cypress Loop.

Flooding

April 16, 2024: Staff are assessing other areas of the park for flood damage. Be aware that some trails may be washed out.

 

Lakeview Day-Use Area

Vehicle access is restricted at Lakeview Day-Use Area, AKA Lakeview Sandbar, due to community safety concerns. Vehicles are no longer allowed to drive on the sandbar. Foot traffic is still allowed.

 

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