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The closed area of the Turkey Creek Unit is shown in red on the map, including Pitcher Plant Trail and Turkey Creek Trail between FM 1943 and County Road 4825.

NPS

Prescribed Fire Update

March 18–20, 2026: Big Thicket firefighters are conducting a prescribed fire on 229 acres in the northern part of the Turkey Creek Unit. Ignitions are planned to begin in the morning on Wednesday, March 18, and last through Friday, March 20. During fire operations, the following trails are closed:

• Pitcher Plant Trail
• Turkey Creek Trail between FM 1943 and County Road 4825

Prescribed fires reduce available fuels, reducing the threat of wildland fire to adjacent communities and NPS infrastructure. This part of the Turkey Creek Unit is home to longleaf pine savannah, an ecosystem that is adapted to periodic fire.

Smoke may be visible from neighboring communities such as Warren during ignition and for a few days after. However, prolonged smoke is not expected from this operation. Firefighters will be on scene for the duration of the operation and will be patrolling the burned area after ignitions conclude each day.

For updates, please call the visitor center at 409-951-6700.

Public Information Map Text: Big Thicket Fire Management will be conducting prescribed fire operations in this area. Roads and trails within the red shaded area will be closed until further notice. For questions and concerns, please call the Big Thicket Visitor Center at 409-951-6700 or after hours call the Fire Duty Officer at 409-656-4505.

 

Water Levels

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

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

 

Road and Trail Conditions

Updated January 25, 2026

Big Sandy Creek Unit Trails

The Big Sandy Trail and Woodlands Trail have reopened; however, trail users are advised to use caution as hazards may still exist. Repairs to washed out culverts and damaged bridges are ongoing.

Timber Slough Road

Jack Gore Baygall Unit: Timber Slough Road is unpaved and often impassable due to muddy conditions. This road is not maintained often; drivers may need to turn around at Ard Lake.

Bridge Closure on FM 2610 in Romayor

Menard Creek Corridor Unit: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is replacing the bridge over Menard Creek on Farm to Market Road (FM) 2610. Birdwatchers Trail is open; access the trail from the south via FM 2610 in Romayor.

 

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