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Directions
Both refuges are located along Highway 87 at the southeastern tip of Texas, near the Louisiana border. Approximately 15 miles south of Port Arthur and 90 miles east of Houston, Texas Point NWR is adjacent to Sabine Pass, while McFaddin NWR lies 12 miles further to the west. The headquarters for both refuges is located on the McFaddin NWR along Clam Lake Road. Here's a map!

Hours
McFaddin NWR is open from 6:00 am to sunset everyday. Entry past ten-mile cut is limited to 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday. Texas Point NWR is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Special regulations are in effect during the waterfowl hunting season.

The headquarters for both refuges, located on Clam Lake Road at the McFaddin NWR, is open 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

Facilities
Portable restroom facilities are provided at ten mile cut, the headquarters, Star Lake and at the refuge entrance. There is no drinking water on the refuges. While there is no camping, nearby Sea Rim State Park offers full RV hook up and primitive camp sites.

Nearby Lodging and Facilities
Sea Rim State Park offers camping and RV facilities. Motels and restaurants are available in Sabine Pass and in the Golden Triangle area of Beaumont, Orange and Port Arthur.Marsh Madness! 2003

Additional Information
Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau

3401 Cultural Center Drive
Port Arthur, Texas 77642
1.800.235.7822
http://www.portarthurtexas.com

Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau
801 Main St., Ste. 100
Beaumont, Texas 77701
1.800.392.4401
http://www.beaumontcvb.com

Partnership of Southeast Texas
2615 Calder, Ste. 580
Beaumont, Texas 77704
1.800.916.8080
http://www.fun365days.com