Most state parks, including this one, are open for day visits and camping.
For more information check out https://tpwd.texas.gov/about/coronavirus.

Brazos Bend State Park, a 5,000-acre gem on the Upper Texas Coast, is just 40 miles from downtown Houston and offers a wide variety of activities for every age: biking, fishing, hiking, birding, camping, star-gazing, and opportunities to learn about Texas’ bountiful natural history via free programs and guided hikes.

The park’s scenic terrain has been carved gently over time by the vigorous Brazos River, which marks its eastern boundary. Fragments of the ancient coastal prairie survive here as do dense bottomland hardwood forests and extensive marshes, making ideal habitats for the American alligator and a rich diversity of other reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. The park is an important refuge for birds, with more than 300 species recorded, and wildflowers abound during the warmer months, drawing a wealth of butterflies.

Nature Center:

The nature center is a great starting point for understanding what makes Brazos Bend State Park special.  The center and gift shop hours are Friday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. until further notice.

Park features:

• Weekly interpretive hikes and natural history programs
• Nature Center
• Hiking, biking and equestrian trails
• Fishing in the Park (fishing license not required in the park)
• George Observatory
• Stargazing Locations in Texas
• Wildlife observation
• Campsites

Help support the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization with a donation.

Updated: Sep 04, 2020