Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas   Big Thicket National Preserve is made up of a number of smaller units, each one worth visiting. It's a popular place to go to for people from Kountze. Big Thicket National Preserve has a large amount of natural prettiness; it's a site that everyone likes. Camping at Big Thicket Outpost is always a glorious experience; if you need a place to stay Super 8 Motel Kountze is a fine choice. Big Thicket National Preserve sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month of the year is August. At Big Thicket     National Preserve you find plenty of outdoors recreation, so you could have a ball while here. During the warm months, highs regularly are in the 90's at Big Thicket National Preserve with overnight lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 60's; night lows in the 30's for Big Thicket National Preserve. Going for a hike along the Big Thicket - Kirby Nature Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity; Big Thicket National Preserve is not far at all from Kountze. Hiking along the Roy E Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary Trail is wonderful fun, and a fine location to camp here at Big Thicket National Preserve is Village Creek State Park. Big Thicket National Preserve is a nice site for a journey when you have to spend some time in the wilderness. Fun things to do are abundant; there's always       National Preserve you find plenty of outdoors recreation, so you could have a ball while here. During the warm months, highs regularly are in the 90's at Big Thicket National Preserve with overnight lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 60's; night Park System established October 11, 1974, and protects an area of rich biological diversity. A convergence of ecosystems occurred here during the last Ice Age. It brought together, in one geographical location, the eastern hardwood forests, the Gulf coastal plains, and the midwest prairies. December 15, 1981, the Preserve was designated an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Man and the Biosphere Program. July 26, 2001, the American Bird Conservancy recognized the   Preserve as a Globally Important Bird Area joining thousands of others around the world.   CONTACTS Email - BITH_Administration@nps.gov Fax- 409-839-2599 Write to Headquarters 3785 Milam Street Beaumont, TX 77701-4724 - or - Visitor Center 6102 FM 420 Kountze, TX 77625-7842 Phone Visitor Information - 409-246-2337 Headquarters - 409-839-2689 TRAVEL BASICS 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 visitor center is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily. Closed on Christmas and New Years. 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. Weather & Climate An average rainfall of 55 inches is well distributed throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid with daytime temperatures between 85 and 95 degrees fahrenheit with peaks to 100 or more. Moderate temperatures in the mid 50s to 60s are normal for winter. Spring and fall are very enjoyable and are the most pleasant seasons for outdoor activities. Wear comfortable outdoorwear, wear a broad brimmed hat, wear walking shoes, and carry rain gear. Accessibility The Preserve Visitor Center, the Sundew, Pitcher Plant, and Kirby Nature Trails are accessible. All picinic tables and rest rooms are wheelchair accessible. 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. FEES/PERMITS Permits BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING Free! for 10 Days Backcountry camping is available. Campers must have a valid Preserve issued Backcountry Use Permit to camp in designated areas. Permits can be obtained at the visitor center or Headquarters offices. CAMPING Backcountry Camping Only Open All Year Requires a valid, Preserve issued, Backcountry Use Permit (Form 10-404) For More Information on this campground please call 409-246-2337 LODGING Lodging is only available in nearby communities Open All Year The communities of Woodville, Kountze, Silsbee and Beaumont, Texas, all offer lodging. FACILITIES Visitor Centers BIG THICKET VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone - 409-246-2337 Location - Seven miles north of Kountze, Texas, in Hardin County, on U.S. Highway 69. Turn right on FM 420 and follow the signs. Closures - Christmas and New Years Day Exhibits - The Discovery Station will orient you to the world of Wildland and Prescribed Fire. Available Facilities - Book sales, exhibits, theater, restrooms, pull through parking for large vehicles, and picnic tables. 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