Canoeing - Frequently Asked Questions

Table of Contents: 1. What Rules/Laws should we be concerned with when Canoeing Village Creek? 2. Do you have a Restroom I can use? 3. Is it hard to canoe Village Creek? 4. Are there any Alligators? 5. What should I bring? 6. How many people can ride in a canoe? 7. How far in advance do you have to reserve your trip? What Rules / Laws should we be concerned with when Canoeing Village Creek? GLASS CONTAINERS (bottles) are PROHIBITED!!! LITTERING is a $500 Fine. The KILLING or taking of any living thing is prohibited. Campfires MUST be limited to the sandbars and completely dismantled - Remember, LEAVE NO TRACE. NO Styrofoam Coolers allowed. All Texas Freshwater Fishing laws apply. (Ultralight and Fly Fishing is very popular!) All boats with a motor must be registered with TP&WD. Our canoes are NOT! Children under 13 years of age MUST wear a CGA floatation device while riding in a boat. All adults must have a PFD on board the boat they are a passenger in. Everyone should be considerate of others along the creek and keep noise levels at a minimum at all times! Show Respect for PRIVATE PROPERTY - Please limit activity to the waterway and its' associated sandbars. Back to Top Do you have a Restroom I can use? Yes. EASTEX CANOES has clean restrooms available for our customers when they arrive at our office to check in. Take advantage of it because you you will be in a secluded and remote area the remainder of the trip. Back to Top Is it hard to Canoe Village Creek? No. It's fairly easy at most water levels and usually is a good place for beginners to learn. At higher levels, Village Creek can be an exciting Adventure for even the most avid paddler. Spring and Summer seasons are the most popular with families or groups looking for easy float trips. More Experienced paddlers will enjoy off season day trips or canoeing adventures on the Neches River. Back to Top Are there any Alligators? No. Village Creek has a steady current and does not invite Alligators or Mosquitoes. While Alligators do exist in the Big Thicket, they are rarely ever seen on any of our canoe trails. Other wildlife is abundant and what you are most likely to see are Turtles, Birds and Butterflies. Back to Top What should I bring? For a day trip, Bring Snacks, a Picnic Lunch, Cold Drinks and Water enough for everyone for 4 - 6 hours. Towels and a change of dry clothes left in your car for the ride home is a smart idea. All our Canoes can hold up to a 48 qrt. size cooler with no problem. Campers need a tent and a few essentials for a night in the wilderness. Primitive Camping Checklists are available when you make reservations at our office. Back to Top How many people can ride in a canoe? Two or Three Adults or Two Adults and 1 or 2 small children can ride Comfortably and Safely in most all of our canoes. If you have any special needs, just let us know when you are reserving canoes so we can match you with your canoe(s). Eastex Canoes has a large variety of boats, and we can help you decide which one is right for you or your family. Back to Top How far in advance do you have to reserve your trip? During the Peak Season from April thru October, Weekends are usually busy. Depending on the number of people in your party, the best rule is the larger the group, the more advance planning you will need. However, many people do not plan in advance at all, and can still get a canoe just by calling EASTEX CANOES office and letting us know what time to expect you. Back to Top | Home