Trails

50' 62' 50' 51' 49' 50' 1.79 50' 0.0 4 Sawmill Trail 1.8 mi. 50' 0 50' ve r Ri os az Br .23 Primitive Toilet Wheelchair Accessible .26 Cree Observatory Trail 0.03 mi. (Hiking Only) 50' .21 .5 .64 .17 .21 54' Big Creek Red Buckeye Trail Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff. 1.4 mi. 25' .28 .15 NOTES: All trails are hiking and biking unless otherwise indicated. Contour intervals are 5 feet. .15 .21 ' 50 SCALE IN MILES 0.5 Restroom Campsites with Water & Electricity ake ' 50 Prairie Trail 1.3 mi. 67' 5 Creekfield Lake Woodland Trail 0.6 mi. 3 7 .56 6 .4 Pilant Slough Trail 1.2 mi. Live Oak Trail 1.7 mi. Parking Equestrian .24 .36 .69 Park Store White Oak Trail 1.7 mi. le L Ha Yellowstone Landing Trail 0.3 mi. Headquarters 50' .25 40 Acre Lake Trail 1.2 mi. Spillway Trail 0.6 mi. Hale Lake Loop 1.9 mi. .41 ' 25 3 LEGEND Franky's Dam Trail 0.5 mi. .16 .44 2 55 50 ' 40 Acre Lake .1 FM 762 4 .33 .24 .28 .12 72 6 .4 1. .12 PARK ROAD Elm Lake 65' .35 .34 Park Entrance Creekfield Lake ADA Trail 0.5 mi. (Hiking Only) 1 .72 Big Creek Bridge Trail Hale Lake Woodland 0.5 mi. Trail .66 0.4 mi. .11 68' .14 .53 Primitive Campsites (Walk-in) Wildlife Viewing Fishing 49' Pier Bank Fishing 50' Interpretive Center Group Building No claims are made as to the accuracy of the data nor to its suitability for a particular use. Picnic Area © 2025 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4504-0110Z (7/25) Playground This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps 1 Group Picnic Pavilion Amphitheater 67' POINTS OF INTEREST 57' 3 YELLOWSTONE LANDING 29.3956° -95.5471° The steamer "Yellowstone" passed this point many 56' times during the Texas Revolution and Republic era. Today, it's a great fishing location. 6 THE CISTERN AT THE NATURE CENTER 29.3764° -95.5968° A clue that a house once stood here, this underground water storage and collection tank provided water during the 1800s, before modern utilities existed. 7 PRAIRIE PLATFORM ON PRAIRIE TRAIL 29.3678° -95.6292° This platform provides excellent views of restored coastal prairie, a remnant of an ecosystem that once covered millions of acres of prehistoric Texas. (GPS 68' coordinates shown in decimal degrees) 1 ELM LAKE WILDLIFE VIEWING PLATFORM 29.3770° -95.6057° This well-equipped deck provides spectacular panoramic views of the many wildlife species that live in Elm Lake. 4 CREEKFIELD LAKE ADA INTERPRETIVE TRAIL 29.3754° -95.5962° A microcosm of the entire park, this paved route includes interpretive sign panels and makes wildlife accessible for all. 2 OBSERVATION TOWER AT 40 ACRE LAKE 29.3738° -95.6229° Ascend this tower for memorable views of the sunsets, sunrises, marshes, lakes and 59' hardwood wetlands that set Brazos Bend apart. 5 OBSERVATORY 29.3750° -95.5935° Journey to the stars at this astronomical observatory operated by the Houston Museum of Natural Science. 50' R 102 .53 Elm Lake Loop 1.7 mi. Hoot's Hollow Trail 0.5 mi. .46 50' 50 ' Pilant Lake New Horseshoe Lake 50' Horseshoe Lake Old Loop Horseshoe 1.3 mi. Lake Bluestem Trail 1.0 mi. .24 .61 kfield ' 50 64' 50' 0.5 .79 Campground Trail 0.3 mi. ' 50 25' 7 1.7 Lake Big Creek Loop 1.7 mi. American Alligator River View Trail 1.8 mi. 50' Creekwood Lake Trail - Long 3.3 mi. 0.31 ' 25 Bayou Trail 1.4 mi. Creekwood Lake Trail - Short 2.7 mi. 15 ' 50 50' 1 1. 50 ' 49' Sawmill Rd 50' .6 65' ' 25 50' ' 50 17' 17' 21901 FM 762 Needville, TX 77461 (979) 553-5101 www.texasstateparks.org ' 50 Brazos Bend State Park Trails Map 50 ' FM 1462 TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, visit tpwd.texas.gov/nondiscrimination or call (512) 389-4800 for information on filing a complaint. To obtain information in an alternative format, contact TPWD through Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989, or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you speak a language other than English and need assistance, email lep@tpwd.texas.gov. You can also contact Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240, and/or U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), Mail Stop #0190 2707, Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20528. 48' 50' 25 For assistance using this map, contact the park. For a web version of the map text, visit our Trails Information page. Brazos Bend State Park FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1. Explore the ecological crossroads of Brazos Bend. We invite you to enjoy, appreciate and learn from the trail system at Brazos Bend State Park. Watch the many kinds of birds that feed in the park’s lush wetlands. Observe the interrelations of nature and listen to sounds of the marsh, prairie and woodlands as they reveal many species of wildlife. STAYING SAFE KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes. DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity. TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. BIKE SAFELY. Check with park HQ to match the trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash. ALLIGATORS LIVE IN THIS PARK. Stay at least 30 feet away from them. Stay out of the water! Never annoy or try to feed an alligator! TRAIL DISTANCE TIME DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION BIG CREEK LOOP 1.7 mi. 1 hr. Moderate This primitive trail takes you on a hike along the creek and to the park’s Loop Trail north boundary. ELM LAKE LOOP 1.7 mi. 1 hr. Moderate This very popular route gives you some of the best wildlife viewing anywhere. RED BUCKEYE TRAIL 1.4 mi. 90 min. Moderate For those looking to get away from the crowds and take a walk in the woods, this trail offers tranquility and wild discovery. PILANT SLOUGH TRAIL 1.2 mi. 1 hr. Moderate This trail starts near the amphitheater at the nature center and follows Pilant Slough as it meanders through the bottomland forest. 40 ACRE LAKE TRAIL 1.2 mi. 1 hr. Moderate An excellent way to view the American alligator, this hike allows you to experience several different aquatic habitats. PRAIRIE TRAIL 1.3 mi. 1 hr. Moderate This short trail leads you to an elevated observation platform overlooking a coastal tallgrass prairie and boardwalk over a small temporary pond. LIVE OAK TRAIL 1.7 mi. 90 min. Moderate Hike this route along the park’s southern boundary to experience the wetlands ecosystem, a major part of our park. CREEKFIELD LAKE ADA TRAIL 0.5 mi. 90 min. Easy This short, accessible trail makes it easy for you to see many different kinds of wildlife and features interpretative signs along the way. HALE LAKE LOOP 1.9 mi. 1 hr. Moderate Explore the east end of the park as you travel through bottomland forest and around an oxbow lake offering spectacular wildlife viewing. TRAIL ETIQUETTE POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS LIVE HERE. You’ll see them more easily if you stay on trails. Trash your trash. Keep your park looking natural. Pack up all of your trash and Leave No Trace. Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to harm people. Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts. Keep pets on leashes no more than six feet in length for their safety, and to protect wildlife. Black-bellied Whistling Duck For information on Texas State Parks, visit www.texasstateparks.org We need to know about your caches. Please check with park HQ before placing geocaches within the park. 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