Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center

Very interesting small little place. The trails are short and very easy. There are boardwalks and a small bird blind. Although I heard a few birds, they weren't anything special and I didn't see any birds in the bird blind (although it might've been because it was raining nearby). There are areas of dead water where the water washes inland be gets stuck there after the tire recedes but the view of the lake is quiet nice. Not worth spending more than a hour here but is an amazing quick visit!

The ANWR Visitor Center provides maps amid other information to help guide you. If you're lucky enough, you'll get to speak with friendly, knowledgeable staff who can answer many questions. However, please be aware that the visitor center is about 10 miles away from the actual refuge. Nevertheless, it's certainly worth driving the few extra miles.

Great visitor center, the ladies working there was great and helped us with information on how to visit the park. Got a small aquarium, movie room, and a gift shop inside with quality items. Easy walk in the back, with a lot of spiders

Super cool place to drive around and look at wildlife. Take your time and see everything from Water Fowl to Alligators.

This is NOT the location of the visitor centre!! The correct location is close to the interstate: 29.822737, -94.663653

HUGE place, so much to see, can fish, see tons of birds, can get out and hike or stay in the car and still see tons. We also found the burrowing owl (staff was super friendly and helpful in directing us to him!). Highly recommend.

The trail off the building is easy and mostly shaded. That boardwalk is majestic. I never expected such a beautiful view, I felt like I was in a Louisiana swamp. Enjoyed seeing ALL the wildlife. Birds, fish, and the coolest tadpoles ever! 😁

Really neat put stop, but beware of some insane spiders that are all over the path. Cute boardwalk with lots of tree cover leading out to a gorgeous view of the lake. Lots of info available outside, but there was only a port-o-potty available when we stopped so prepare for that or stop somewhere else.

The airboat simulator was pretty cool. Felt like we were really in an airboat.

Beautiful wildlife refuge! Very peaceful!

Went to visitor center and admin office to get National Park pass. Everyone was very nice and accommodating

Somewhat remote, but well worth a trip if you're a birder. Visited in February 2017. The 2.5 mile loop drive around shoveler pond was resplendent with diverse beautiful waterfowl.

Love this place. Very good quiet, relaxing and clean. Very well designed and a very nice gentle place to touch nature and unwind. Staff of volunteers get major kudos for pleasant, knowledgeable help. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Great place for bird lovers.

I love it I was making a small trip with my family we see it and we stop no one was there because it was late but we still walk around it's beautiful I like the forest it's nice I will go back pretty soon thanks for those parks or places 👍👍😀💓

Beautifully maintained nature walk near the tiny town Anahuac. There is a nature center on site though it was closed when we visited. Clean restrooms available. The admission and parking is free.

Beautiful, quiet walk to the lake. We enjoyed it immensely. Mother Nature is wonderful!!

Thank you for taking care of this. Who ever clears out the spider webs you are a Saint. Those spiders are pretty cool to see but I am glad they are out of the way.

Always a great place to see birds and small wildlife.

Nice facility with great exhibits. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.