About the National Wildlife Refuge

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Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area covers 2,063 acres in the “Piney Woods” of East Texas, near the Angelina River in Nacogdoches County.
Activities include: primitive tent camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and hunting. Campers must pack in their own drinking water — potable water, restrooms and other facilities are not available. Horseback riding is limited to September 1 through September 26 and March 16 through August 31 annually. Equestrian travel is at riders’ discretion; trails are not designated in the Area.
Birding, nature study and wildlife observation opportunities are available. A wildlife observation area is located on the west side of the marsh at the end of the roadway. Wildlife includes white-tailed deer, wild turkey, Eastern cottontail, feral hog and Eastern fox squirrel.
Location
Located 140 miles north of Houston, and 6 miles south of Nacogdoches. From Highway 59 near Nacogdoches, take FM 2782 west for 1 mile to the entrance station. Three entrances to the WMA area located on FM 2782.
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Hours
Open 7 days a week year-round.
Fees
There is no entrance fee for the park.
Events
Check the Wild Texas Events Calendar for activities scheduled at the park.
Nacogdoches, Texas Weather
Official Contact Information
The Wildlife Management Area is managed by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
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Alazan Bayou Wildlife Management Area 8096 FM 2782 Nacogdoches, TX 75964 Telephone: (936)639-1879 |
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