Confluence Boat Launch
About
Confluence Boat Launch is a boat launch in Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas, managed by the National Park Service. The nearest town is Pine Forest, about 5 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to launch. Typical averages from the nearby Beaumont City weather station run from highs around 72°F in March to about 82°F in October, while July and August highs typically reach the low 90s. Several trails lie within a short drive, including Water Oak Trail about 7 miles away and Longleaf Trail and Village Slough Outer Loop Trail at roughly 7 miles.
Launch Details
Managed by
National Park Service
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–85°F and lows of 43–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Beaumont City, TX weather station, 4.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan63° high43° low
- Feb66° high47° low
- Mar72° high54° low
- Apr78° high59° low
- May85° high68° low
- Jun90° high74° low
- Jul92° high76° low
- Aug93° high75° low
- Sep89° high70° low
- Oct82° high61° low
- Nov71° high51° low
- Dec64° high45° low
Where it is
- Big Thicket National Preserve · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Pine Forest, Texas · 4.8 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Big Thicket National Preserve as of Oct 9, 2026:
Hunting Season Underway: Oct 1 to Feb 28
Caution · posted Oct 1, 2026
Caution · posted Sep 21, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Water Oak TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Longleaf TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Village Slough Outer Loop TrailHiking7.2 mi
- Bike/Fitness TrailHiking7.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
