

Riverine wetlands and levee trails with cypress sloughs, tallgrass prairie and abundant waterfowl — great for reflections, birdlife and intimate landscape details. Best at sunrise for mist and active birds, and during spring/fall migrations; winter yields waterfowl. Trailhead parking is limited and mostly unpaved; refuge hours typically sunrise–sunset and no entrance fee but follow refuge rules. Expect uneven, sometimes muddy footing and mosquitoes in warm months; pack water and bug spray.


Riverine wetlands and levee trails with cypress sloughs, tallgrass prairie and abundant waterfowl — great for reflections, birdlife and intimate landscape details. Best at sunrise for mist and active birds, and during spring/fall migrations; winter yields waterfowl. Trailhead parking is limited and mostly unpaved; refuge hours typically sunrise–sunset and no entrance fee but follow refuge rules. Expect uneven, sometimes muddy footing and mosquitoes in warm months; pack water and bug spray.