What are the hours at Big Thicket National Preserve?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (All Park Hours)

Does Big Thicket National Preserve require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Big Thicket National Preserve. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Big Thicket National Preserve open right now?

Q: Is Big Thicket National Preserve open right now?

As of October 15, 2026, Big Thicket National Preserve is open. Hunting Season Underway: Oct 1 to Feb 28

National Preserve · TX

Open

Big Thicket National Preserve is open.

Why this statusHunting Season Underway: Oct 1 to Feb 28

Last checked Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:45 GMT

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Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket.

Type: National Preserve
State: TX
Nearest town: Kountze

About Big Thicket National Preserve

Life of all types abounds in the Big Thicket. This national preserve protects the incredible diversity of life found where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas. Hiking trails and waterways meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a place of discovery, a place to wander and explore, a place to marvel at the richness of nature.

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Visitor info

Address6102 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625

Phone(409) 951-6700

Websitewww.nps.gov/bith/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

All Park Hours

Getting thereThe main corridor through the Big Thicket is US Hwy 69/287 between Beaumont and Woodville. Many smaller roads and highways branch off of the main corridor to reach trailheads and scenic areas. The visitor center is located at the intersection of US 69/287 and FM 420, about 7 miles north of Kountze and 30 miles north…

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How we read this status

We derive Big Thicket National Preserve's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Hunting Season Underway: Oct 1 to Feb 28 Full method: how we check park status.