The D. Roy Harrington Beach unit is the coastal portion of the park, offering beach access between the Gulf of Mexico and the mainland marshes. Swimming in the marshes is not permitted due to the presence of alligators.
The Marshlands unit is located in the inland marshes of southern Jefferson County, and is only accessible by boat. Many species of migratory birds stop in or pass through the park, and the Marshlands unit provides observation blinds for bird watchers.
Texas State Highway 87 formerly passed through the park, but was destroyed by 1989's Hurricane Jerry. Previous storms had eroded the beach, leaving the highway vulnerable to storm-generated surf.
External links
Sea Rim State Park (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/park/searim/) from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
History: SeaRimStatePark, 4141.1 acres of marshland with 5.2 miles of Gulf of Mexico beach shoreline, is located in Jefferson County, south of Port Arthur.
SeaRim refers to that portion of the Gulf shoreline where marsh grasses meet the surf.
State Highway 87 is closed between SeaRim and High Island.
There are eight stateparks in and around Southeast Texas, which makes a full aqenda for outdoor enthusiast the year round, from the salty spray of Walter Umprhey StatePark on Pleasure Island to the wildlife wonders of Martin Dies and Tony Houseman stateparks, the nature tourist will find a plethora of outdoor activities.
SeaRim'smarshes were formed 3,000 years ago when sediment carried by the Mississippi River were deposited along the Gulf coast to form the marshes.
StatePark, until 1965 known as the Dam B StatePark, is a 705-acre recreational area in Jasper and Tyler Counties between Woodville and Jasper on B. Steinhagen Reservoir (15,000 acres).
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