Last updated: May 28, 2025
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Top 10 Tips for Visiting Big Thicket

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Plan Like a Park Ranger
Bring lunch! Most Big Thicket trailheads and day-use areas have picnic tables. The visitor center and Sundew Trail have covered pavilions.
Big Thicket has many waterways for kayaking and canoeing. Check with local outfitters for rentals and shuttle service. And, keep an eye on our water levels!
Big Thicket has paved and unpaved paths for bicycling. Ride from Kountze to the visitor center or enjoy an 18-mile roundtrip ride on old logging roads through a pine forest.
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Sights to SeePlaces to Go
Learn about the units of Big Thicket National Preserve and the things to do in each.
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Outdoor Recreation DestinationThings to Do
Hike, bike, camp, paddle, hunt, fish, and more in the preserve.
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Good to KnowBasic Information
All you need to know about the Big Thicket, including hours, permits, and directions.