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BEACHES TO BAYOUS
SE A RI M STATE PARK
19335 S Hwy 87, Sabine Pass
409.971.2559
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/sea-rim
With more than 5 miles of natural Gulf of Mexico
Beach and 4,000 acres of marshland, Sea Rim
State Park is where the marsh meets the surf.
Spend the day lounging on the beach, or go
kayaking, fishing, birding from the boardwalks
or stay overnight in the park’s 6-person cabin.
Feeling extra adventurous? Tent or camp beach
side or paddle out to the primitive camping
platform in the marsh for a night under the stars.
*Loaner binoculars, shore fishing and crabbing
equipment (if available) and kayak rentals
J. D. MURPH RE E WI LDLI F E
MANAG E M E NT ARE A
10 Parks & Wildlife Dr, Port Arthur
409.736.2551 | tpwd.texas.gov
Located along the Great Texas Coastal
Birding Trail, the J.D. Murphree
Wildlife Management Area is a prime
location for spotting brown pelicans,
sea turtles, river otters, swamp
rabbits, and alligators.
SAB I N E WOODS
Hwy 87, 4.1 miles west of Sabine Pass
512.294.0272 | texasbirds.org
Owned by the Texas Ornithological
Society and managed by the Golden
Triangle Audubon Society, Sabine
Woods is one of the premier birding
spots in North America. Depending
on the time you visit, expect to spy
everything from golden winged
warblers to white-tailed kites and
indigo buntings. This Chenier
ridge lined with oak trees attracts
migrating beauties that pause to rest
after flying over the Gulf of Mexico.
goldentriangleaudubon.org.
BOLIVAR B E ACH
Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
bolivarpeninsulatexas.com
This laid back community of Crystal Beach, Gilchrist, High
Island and Port Bolivar, is located just 45 minutes from
Beaumont, Texas. Bolivar offers access to both the beach
and bay side, restaurants and more. A 27-mile stretch of
coastal paradise rich in history that you can drive on and
fish off while enjoying time with family and friends.
MCFADDI N AN D TE X A S POI NT NATIONAL WI LDLI FE RE FUG E E
7950 S Gulfway Dr, Sabine Pass
409.971.2909 | fws.gov/refuge/mcfaddin
Visitors can go crabbing and fishing at this 58,000-plus-acre refuge, which has the largest
remaining freshwater marsh on the Texas coast and is home to the greatest concentration
of American alligators in the state of Texas.
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