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Access Site TX

Buddy Mcbride Park

San Jacinto River - Tabbs Bay

Source: texas_parks_and_wildlife_department Updated 1 year ago

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City: Baytown, TX
County: Harris
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 29.71297280, -94.99341514
2641 TX-146BUS, Baytown, TX 77520, USA
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About This Access Site
Buddy McBride Park in Baytown provides public access to the San Jacinto River and Tabbs Bay area, making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and boaters exploring the upper Texas coast. The facility features a 12-foot-wide concrete boat ramp capable of accommodating small to medium-sized vessels. This location offers access to both protected bay waters and river paddling opportunities, with nearby Goose Creek also accessible from this area.

The park is popular with anglers and recreational paddlers seeking fishing, crabbing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The calm, sheltered waters of Tabbs Bay make it suitable for kayakers and canoeists of varying skill levels. Before launching, check local conditions and tidal information, as water levels and current can vary significantly. The area's proximity to East Bay and the broader Trinity Bay system provides options for extended paddling trips for those with coastal experience.