Picnic by the Bayou

Have a picnic next to Pine Island Bayou at Edgewater.

NPS Photo / Scott Sharaga

Edgewater Day-Use Area

This quiet picnic area offers a place to relax along scenic Pine Island Bayou. Enjoy a meal at the picnic table, stroll down the path along the water, or fish from the riverbank.

The picnic table at the entrance has a metal grill for grilling with charcoal. There is a picnic table at the end of the path as well, about 1/3-mile from the parking area.

Getting Here

GPS Coordinates:
30.177640, -94.171093

Edgewater Day-Use Area is north of Beaumont. To get here, exit the US 69/96/287 freeway at Tram Road and go east until it ends at Sherwood Drive (after the railroad tracks). Turn left to go north on Sherwood and then turn right on Broadoak Street. Follow Broadoak until it becomes Edgewater Drive, then continue on Edgewater until you reach the day-use area.

More Information

Read more about the Beaumont Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve.

Details

Activity

Picnicking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets must be on-leash (no longer than 6 feet). Please pick up your pet's poop!

Activity Fee

No

Big Thicket National Preserve does not charge entrance fees.

Location

Beaumont, TX

The Edgewater Day-Use Area is at the east end of Edgewater Drive in Beaumont.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The picnic area is wheelchair-accessible. Be careful along the banks of the bayou, as they are steep. The trail that starts at the picnic area is made of hard-packed dirt and leaves, and may be muddy if it has rained recently.