Big Thicket Outfitters has offered kayak, canoe, and swamp adventures around the Big Thicket National Preserve in East Texas for more than three decades, led by owner Gerald Cerda under a genuine family, friends, and fun philosophy. The business promises the tools and local knowledge needed for a one-of-a-kind experience exploring everything the Big Thicket has to offer.
Guests can be guided or set off on their own, paddling waterways including the Neches River and Village Creek — both known for lush, swampy natural beauty and rich local history, with Stephen F. Austin considered the first to map the surrounding Fern Forest back in the early 1800s. Beyond river paddling, the business offers access to a privately owned, clear-water lake and sand beach for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and camping — a secluded escape priced not much more than a hotel room, though currently listed for sale.
Half-day and full-day Pontoon Boat Rides and Tours are also available with a guide, exploring the beauty and serenity of the Neches River. Guests can bring their own lunch or have the crew supply and cook one aboard.
For families, groups, and nature lovers near the Big Thicket National Preserve in East Texas looking for a deeply experienced, more than 30-year kayak, canoe, or pontoon boat tour outfitter, Big Thicket Outfitters offers a genuinely rustic, guided adventure with owner Gerald Cerda.
