Turkey Creek Trail - North of Gore Store Road

Seasonal pond along the Turkey Creek Trail

NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Quick Facts

Location:

Kountze, TX

Amenities

9 listed

Benches/Seating, Parking - Auto, Pets Allowed, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Toilet - Vault/Composting, Trailhead, Trash/Litter Receptacles

The Hike

Catch the Turkey Creek Trail here and head north into the heart of the Turkey Creek Unit.

From this trailhead, it is 9 miles to the northern terminus of the trail at FM 1943. The entire Turkey Creek Trail is 17 miles long, from FM 1943 to FM 420.

Getting Here

GPS Coordinates:
30.522098, -94.346870

This trailhead is on Gore Store Road, about 4 miles east of US 69/287, and about 10 miles north of Kountze. The trailhead will be on the left (north) side of Gore Store Road.

The Turkey Creek Trail can be accessed via these other trailheads as well: FM 1943, Pitcher Plant Trail, County Road 4825, Gore Store Road (Southbound), and Kirby Nature Trail.

Accessibility

The trail surface is hard-packed soil with uneven surfaces, tree roots, and muddy sections. Parts of the trail often flood after heavy rain.

More Information

• Located in the Turkey Creek Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve
• Backcountry camping is allowed on the Turkey Creek Trail year-round with a free permit
• Download a trail map