Big Thicket National Preserve, Texasfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Big Thicket National Preserve. It usually peaks Nov 21–Dec 10.
Right now in Big Thicket National Preserve · September
54days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Nov 21–Dec 10
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 76% chanceThursday, Thursday Night, Friday, Friday Night, Saturday, Saturday Night, Sunday, Sunday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 11:46 AM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Big Thicket National Preserve
First frost usually in ~2 months
Nov 30Average first fall frost
Feb 25Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Lumberton station (11.6 mi away, 43 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Big Thicket National Preserve through the year
- Pitcher plant flowersMar–Apr
- Hunting season (use caution off the sandbars)Oct–Feb
- Fall colorNov–Dec
Best spots around Big Thicket National Preserve
- Pitcher Plant Trail1-mile loop in the Turkey Creek Unit, with a boardwalk through a pitcher plant bog
- Kirby Nature TrailStarts at the historic Staley Cabin
- Sundew TrailThrough a wetland pine savannah
- Neches River sandbarsOpen to camping year-round in the Neches Bottom and Jack Gore Baygall Unit
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Park Service, Big Thicket National Preserve (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Hike the Pitcher Plant Trail (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Paddling the Big Thicket (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Big Thicket hunting seasons (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Big Thicket National Preserve in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Nov 21–Dec 10. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Big Thicket National Preserve right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 54 days (usually Nov 21–Dec 10).
Where are the best spots in Big Thicket National Preserve?
Pitcher Plant Trail: 1-mile loop in the Turkey Creek Unit, with a boardwalk through a pitcher plant bog; Kirby Nature Trail: starts at the historic Staley Cabin; Sundew Trail: through a wetland pine savannah; Neches River sandbars: open to camping year-round in the Neches Bottom and Jack Gore Baygall Unit.
Are there closures or permits to know about in Big Thicket National Preserve?
Hunting season (use caution off the sandbars) (Oct–Feb).
What is Big Thicket National Preserve like through the year?
Pitcher plant flowers (Mar–Apr), Hunting season (use caution off the sandbars) (Oct–Feb) and Fall color (Nov–Dec).