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Water Levels

Use the links below to check water levels on Big Thicket's major waterways:

• Neches River in Beaumont
• Neches River in Evadale
• Pine Island Bayou in Sour Lake
• Village Creek in Kountze

 

Washout on Timber Slough Road in June 2024.

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Road and Trail Conditions

Following severe spring storms, many roads and trails in the Big Thicket region have suffered damage, including flooding, washouts, and fallen trees.

Updates as of June 18, 2024:

• Timber Slough Road in the Jack Gore Baygall Unit has a large washout (see photo). We do not currently have a timeline for when it will be repaired.
• Franklin Lake Road in the Jack Gore Baygall Unit is flooded.
• McQueens Landing in the Upper Neches River Corridor Unit is flooded.
• A bridge on Sunflower Road in the Big Sandy Creek Unit is damaged and awaiting repairs from Polk County.
• The Big Sandy Trail in the Big Sandy Creek Unit has multiple washouts and fallen trees. Bicyclists and horseback riders should use caution.

These conditions are not exhaustive; other areas of the preserve may have damage that has not been reported. Contact us for more updates.

 

Closures

Closures are in effect for the following areas of Big Thicket National Preserve:

Lakeview Day-Use Area

Vehicle access is restricted at Lakeview Day-Use Area, AKA Lakeview Sandbar, due to community safety concerns. Vehicles are no longer allowed to drive on the sandbar. Foot traffic is still allowed.

 

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