Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Texas
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| The chorus of thousands of waterfowl, the splash of an alligator going for a swim, the rustle of wind moving through coastal prairie, the high-pitched call of a fulvous whistling duck are just some of the sound you may hear when visiting Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. This 34,000-acre haven for wildlife is located on the upper Texas gulf coast.
The meandering bayous of Anahuac NWR cut through ancient floodplains creating expanses of coastal marsh and prairie bordering Galveston Bay. Prevailing breezes bring in moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in high humidity and an average annual rainfall of over 51 inches. Coastal marshes act as a huge sponge, holding and siphoning water from tropical storm tides and upstream flooding. These marshes, combined with the coastal prairie, provide a home for an abundance of wildlife, from migratory birds to alligators.
| | Directions: | Refuge headquarters are located in the town of Anahuac, Texas, on the corner of Trinity Street and Washington Avenue near the County Courthouse.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
509 Washington Street
Anahuac,
TX
77514
Phone: 361-286-3559
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| Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge |
| Recreation Opportunities |
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| Autotouring
| Biking
| Boating
| Fish Hatcheries
| Fishing
| Hiking
| Hunting
| Wildlife Viewing
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