**Park Alert** Brazos Bend State Park will be reopening on Tuesday, May 14th, ahead of schedule. We experienced some minor flooding, and the Brazos River hydrograph reading in Rosharon has leveled out which is indicative that water levels will start to go down early Tuesday morning. There are still some areas that will be impacted by high water, so please be mindful and respectful of the wildlife. Be sure to check with Park HQ for any trail closures. *Red Buckeye camping area is still closed for

Have you ever seen this many vultures before? Brazos Bend is a regular wintering spot for both Black and Turkey Vultures. This occurrence can be seen in the evenings, so be sure to check them out as they roost for the evening at Creekfield Lake! #texasstateparks #turkeyvulture #blackculture #vulturesinthebend #mybrazos | Brazos Bend State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

Alligators are starting to come out again at Brazos Bend State Park. Despite it being winter, here in Texas, we continue to get some nice, warm days that keep the alligators happy and active. This past weekend, not only did we get warmer temperatures reaching 70 degrees, but we felt a big increase in humidity as well. The warm and humid weather seemed to be perfect for our resident alligators because on Sunday, despite the cloudy and gloomy day, two of our rangers counted 20 alligators around El

We are excited to announce that Brazos Bend State Park is officially open!! Please keep in mind that some trails and other areas are still impacted from Hurricane Betyl and will remain closed through September. Stop by headquarters to get information on all trail closures. 40 Acre Lake, Spillway, Elm Lake, and Creekfield trails are all open. We are excited to be back and hope to see you soon! #mybrazos #texasparksandwildlife #tpwd #lifesbetteroutside #TexasStateParks | Brazos Bend State Park - T

Nature's Beauty Is On Full Display at Brazos Bend State Park

As park rangers, one of the big roles we undertake is in the care of the natural resources of Texas. We manage Brazos Bend State Park property carefully in order to keep the land as natural as possible while still being able to make it accessible and safe for recreational use; there is a lot that goes into maintaning Brazos Bend being the beautiful park we all know. In this program, we talk about one of the ways we help do this. At Brazos Bend State Park, we work to manage several different type

What are the Brazos Bend Volunteers trying to tell you? There is a lot to being a volunteer at the park and they want to show you! The Brazos Bend Volunteer Organization will be holding a training in January, so head over to https://tpwd.samaritan.com/custom/1353/opp_details/225074 and become a volunteer today! | Brazos Bend State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife

We've all heard of the infamous poison Ivy plant, and some of us have even gotten to experience what the poison ivy plant can do. It's important to always stay on the marked paths when you are out hiking in the park, beacuse poison ivy can be found all throughout Brazos Bend; but, how do you indetify poison ivy? There are so many vines that call Brazos Bend home, so which one is the poison ivy? In this program, volunteer David Heinicke talkas about poison ivy, what causes the allergic reaction o

A different view of the Brazos River along River View Trail. We expect to see a crest tonight or tomorrow. Park staff are monitoring water levels along Pilant Slough and Big Creek. But for now, enjoy the beauty and the sounds of the Brazos River. | Brazos Bend State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife