family of 4, including a father, 2 daughters, and a mother, paddling a green canoe on a river.
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Canoe Trip

Big Thicket National Preserve · Texas

Photo: NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Next time

Thursday, Oct 15 · 10:00 AM

Local time at the park

About this program

Join park rangers for a guided canoe trip on the waters of the preserve. The program targets the casual and novice paddler. Canoes, life jackets, and paddles are provided. Visitors are asked to bring water, snacks, and water shoes. Canoe trips start in the morning (actual start time depends on the season) and take 3-4 hours.

Please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700 to reserve your spot. We have 16 seats available per trip. Please limit one family per reservation. Reservations open 2 weeks prior to trip.

Where to meet
Saltwater Barrier Boat Ramp | Beaumont, TX
Good to know
Canoe trips usually take 3-4 hours.

From the National Park Service.

Upcoming dates

  • Thursday, Oct 1510:00 AM
  • Saturday, Oct 3110:00 AM
  • Thursday, Nov 1910:00 AM
  • Saturday, Nov 2810:00 AM
  • Thursday, Dec 1710:00 AM
  • Saturday, Dec 1910:00 AM

Schedule from the Big Thicket National Preserve, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.

At the park that day

Sunset

6:47 PM

Thursday

No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.

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