Brazos Bend State Park, Nature reserve with alligators in Fort Bend County, US.
The 4,897-acre state park contains coastal prairie, bottomland forest, and wetlands, featuring three interconnected lakes surrounded by hiking trails.
The land along the Brazos River was inhabited by Karankawa Native Americans before becoming a state park through land donation in 1984.
The George Observatory within the park serves as an educational center for astronomy, offering public viewing sessions of celestial objects.
The park maintains 37 miles of trails for hiking and biking, with multiple fishing spots where no license is required for shore fishing.
American alligators inhabit the waters throughout the park, with specialized viewing platforms allowing visitors to observe them from safe distances.
Location: Fort Bend County
Inception: 1984
Operator: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/brazos-bend
GPS coordinates: 29.37890,-95.59500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:27
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