Big Thicket National Preserve

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Preserve Headquarters is open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed on all government holidays. The Preserve Visitor Center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. Closed on Christmas and New Years.
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Getting There

Plane
The Southeast Texas Regional Airport, near Beaumont, Texas, has commerical airline service. Houston, Texas, about 100 miles from the Preserve, has two major airports served by a number of major airlines.

Car
Enter Beaumont, Texas, via Interstate 10 and then take U.S. Highway 69-287 north from Beaumont. Seven miles north of Kountze, Texas, take FM 420 east and follow the signs to the visitor center.

Public Transportation
AmTrak and Commerical Bus transportation are available in Beaumont, Texas.

Getting Around

Because the Preserve is composed of several units (land and water), one has to drive to each unit they wish to visit. The Official Map and Guide will assist greatly.