Location

The MacFadden Beach lies near the High Island in the Jefferson County Texas, USA.

Historical significance

Port Arthur is near to the MacFadden Beach. It became the twelfth largest port by 1914. It got its name in honor of Arthur E. Stilwell.

Tourist attractions

The MacFadden Beach has a beautiful shoreline. Here you can relax on nature's lap with absolute tranquility. It offers entertainments like swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking.

The Sea Rim State Park is near to the MacFadden Beach. It covers almost 4,141.1 acres of marshy land. This park is known for its diversity. The Sea Rim State Park is a rest stop for many migratory birds. It offers wildlife observation, beach combing, canoeing, beach swimming, fishing, camping, and kayaking.

The Village Creek State Park is also near to the MacFadden Beach. It is known for its wild beauty. It covers almost 1,090 acres. The dark dense forest includes various birds like herons, wood ducks, and egrets. The nine-banded armadillos, spring-peeper, diamond-back water snakes, snapping turtles, white tailed deers, opossums are the inmates of this park.

The Big Thicket National Preserve is a treasure trove of both botanical and biological wonders. In 1981, The UNESCO designated it as the International Biosphere Reserve. This preserve is a home to a variety of plants and animals. Here you can enjoy hiking at its best. The Big Thicket national preserve is the dream land for bird watchers. Other than this, it offers boating, fishing, canoeing and hunting.

The McFaddin Beach is also near to the MacFadden Beach.

Best period to visit

Tourists normally visit the MacFadden Beach in the month of March as it is nice to be here in summer. In the month of September there will be plenty of rainfall.

Access

State Highway 87 leads you to the Mac Fadden Beach.

Emergency services

For all emergencies including fire, police, and medical, dial 911.

Lifeguard service

There are no lifeguard services at this beach.

Police

Chief of Police: (409)983-8600,
Port Arthur.

Fire

Fire Chief: (409) 983-3676,
Port Arthur.