Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
Shoveler Pond
Wildlife enthusiasts in search of purple gallinule, marsh wren, American bittern, waterfowl and a lot of alligators will most definitely enjoy the two and a half mile Shoveler Pond auto tour. While on the loop, check out the 750' boardwalk or the wildlife friendly overlook made of recycled plastic. The boardwalk offers visitors an opportunity to be immersed in the cane; get a water-level view of life in the marsh; and stroll among a multitude of wetland wildlife -- all on the new accessible boardwalk!
From Houston: Take I 10 East to Exit #812 (TX 61 or Anahuac/Hankamer exit). Head south on TX 61 for approximately four miles to stop sign. Continue straight through stop sign, the road becomes Hwy 562. Continue on Hwy 562 for approximately eight and a half miles to the fork in the road. At the fork turn left onto FM 1985 and continue straight for an additional four miles to the main refuge entrance. There is a refuge entrance sign on the right, turn right on the easement road for another three miles.
From Beaumont: Take I 10 West to Exit #829 (Hwy73/124 or Winnie/Galveston exit). Head south on Hwy 124 for approximately eleven miles to FM 1985. Turn right onto FM 1985 and head west for approximately eleven miles to the main entrance of the refuge. There is a refuge entrance sign on the left, turn left on the easement road for another three miles.
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