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Heavily forested area of Southeast Texas, US
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The Big Thicket National Preserve is a heavily forested area in Southeast Texas, USA. It has historically been the most densely forested region in what is now Texas, though logging in the 19th and 20th centuries dramatically reduced the forest concentration. The Big Thicket has been described as one of the most biodiverse areas in the world outside of the tropics. The Big Thicket National Preserve was established in 1974 in an attempt to protect the many plant and animal species within.
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Offers canoe and kayak rentals in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Also offers pontoon boat trips on the Neches River.
Wooded campsites with tables and covered pavilions. 25 sites with electric hookups, 15 primitive sites for hikers, 1 large group site. Camping area has restroom with hot showers and flush toilets.
The park entrance is 32 miles north of Beaumont on US highway 287. It is a large park and there are also other possible entry points.
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Beaumont/Port Arthur · Regional · BPT
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