Featured Article: Brazos Bend State Park
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Overview
Brazos Bend State Park is located about 28 miles southwest of Houston, in Fort Bend County, Texas. It is about 5000 acres in size and has a variety of habitats, such as lakes, swamp, woodland and prairie, almost all accessible by a great trail system. Its eastern boundary lies along the Brazos River.
This birding hotspot is site no. UTC 117 on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.
Areas of Interest
- About 35 miles of hiking and biking trails, and one equestrian trail with primitive campsite.
- 3 picnic areas with barbeque pits, 2 of them with group pavilions.
- Creekfield Lake Nature Trail has interpretive signs and is wheelchair accessible.
