Cooks Lake Road Day Use Area 9012 Cooks Lake Road, Lumberton, TX 77657

Cooks Lake Road Day Use Area is a beautiful park located at 9012 Cooks Lake Road in Lumberton, Texas, United States. This park is part of the Big Thicket National Preserve, a place known for its incredible diversity of life where multiple habitats meet in southeast Texas. The park features hiking trails and waterways that meander through nine different ecosystems, from longleaf pine forests to cypress-lined bayous. It is a place of discovery and wonder, where visitors can marvel at the richness of nature.

As part of the Big Thicket National Preserve, Cooks Lake Road Day Use Area offers visitors the opportunity to celebrate the preserve's 50th anniversary in 2024. With nearly 40 miles of trails, visitors can explore the varied landscapes of the Big Thicket on foot. Backpackers can also camp in the woods or along a riverside sandbar for a more immersive experience.

For those who prefer to be on the water, the park's waterways provide scenic paddling routes for kayaks and canoes. Park rangers are available to help visitors explore and learn about the Big Thicket, offering guided nature walks and canoe trips. With over 300 species of birds documented in the area, birdwatchers will find plenty to see and enjoy at Cooks Lake Road Day Use Area.