Register for the 13th Annual Rally
Early Bird registration is open now for the 2026 Neches River Rally.
- Date
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 am
- Location
- LNVA Saltwater Barrier, 6790 Bigner Rd, Beaumont
- Route
- Cooks Lake to Scatterman Texas Paddling Trail
- Distance
- Scenic 4-5 mile loop
- Registration
- Required for each participant
What is the Neches River Rally?
The Neches River Rally is a family-friendly way to experience the natural beauty of the Cooks Lake to Scatterman Texas Paddling Trail. This scenic 4-5 mile loop captures the biological diversity of the Big Thicket National Preserve along the Neches River.
The 2026 Rally launches from the LNVA Saltwater Barrier in Beaumont. Paddlers will experience open water, backwater channels, bald cypress, water tupelo, and the wildlife of the Big Thicket.
Registration Includes
Individual entry fees include:
- One T-shirt per participant.
- One meal per participant.
- Lunch and cold drinks.
- A goodie bag for each adult participant.
- A complimentary non-voting Big Thicket Association membership for 2027 for each adult participant.
- The quarterly BTA Bulletin.
T-shirts are distributed according to registration date and are not guaranteed after August 23. T-shirts and sizes are based on available inventory. T-shirts are unisex adult sizes only.
Additional lunches may be purchased for $10.00.
Boat Rentals
Registration fees do not include a boat rental.
If you need a rental, please contact Kayaking Texas. Kayaking Texas is the 2026 Rally’s exclusive outfitter.
Make your reservations early.
Event Guidelines
- This is a rain or shine event.
- This is a family-friendly event.
- No public consumption of alcohol is permitted.
- Personal flotation devices are required while paddling.
Route and Location
The launch location is the LNVA Saltwater Barrier at 6790 Bigner Rd in Beaumont.
Enjoy Paddling With Us
You can also view photos from the 2021 Neches River Rally.
Sponsorship Information
Sponsors help make the Rally possible and support the Big Thicket Association’s work for the Big Thicket National Preserve.
Questions?
For questions about the Rally or an existing registration, contact the Big Thicket Association / Neches River Adventures office at 409-790-5399 or 409-651-5326.
