Place

Cooks Lake Day-Use Area

view of a wide river with trees in the foreground
Bald cypresses and Pine Island Bayou

NPS Photo / Mary Kay Manning

Quick Facts
Location:
Lumberton, TX

Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Scenic View/Photo Spot

Cooks Lake Day-Use Area is a good spot to pull up a chair, relax, and watch the boats go by on Pine Island Bayou. Bring your fishing gear and see what's biting.

Getting Here

GPS Coordinates:
30.18847, -94.17770

From US 69/96/287 between Beaumont and Lumberton, exit at Cooks Lake Road and go east for 0.6 miles until you reach the day-use area parking alongside the road.

More Information

  • Located in the Beaumont Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve
  • Not recommended for launching kayaks or canoes due to steep banks
  • No restrooms

Big Thicket National Preserve

Last updated: August 25, 2025