Timber Ridge Tours

Guides/outfitters offer canoe trips, tour boat rides, hikes, van tours, and country cottage in Bit Thicket biosphere. Tours introduce guests to the forests, waterways, flowers, mammals, reptiles, and birds in the lush Big Thicket Preserve. Tours depart from Village Creek State Park and the Kountze office. Office is on U.S. 69.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Admission.
Hours
Thurs. - Mon. year-round.
Phone
409/246-3107
Map
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