Big Thicket Visitor Center

Upcoming Visitor Center Closures

The visitor center will be closed on these dates:

• Wednesday, December 11
• Monday, December 16*
• Tuesday, December 17*
• Wednesday, December 18*
• Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)
• Wednesday, January 1 (New Year's Day)

*A ranger will be stationed outside the visitor center on Dec. 16-18 to answer questions, issue permits, and for other services. The passport stamp will be available. Restrooms will be open. The inside of the building, including the bookstore, will be closed for painting.

 

Begin your Big Thicket adventure here.

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Have a peek inside to see what the pitcher plant recently ate.

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What Can You Do at the Visitor Center?

• Get free trail maps and information. Park rangers are available to answer your questions.
• Become a junior ranger. It's free! All ages are welcome to complete an activity booklet and earn a badge.
• Explore our exhibits—look out for the giant insect-eating plant!
• Watch a 16-minute film about the Big Thicket in our theater. You can also watch the film online.
• Browse the park store for unique souvenirs. Collect your national park passport stamp!
• Have a picnic under a shelter in our native tree forest.
• Pick up a free permit for backcountry camping or hunting (depending on seasonal availability).
• Borrow or donate a book at our Little Free Library.
• Hike the new Longleaf Pine Trail, beginning next to the visitor center.