About five road miles west from the town of Goodrich, Texas the FM 3278 crosses the Trinity River. This bridge is within sight of the Lake Livingston Dam.
The 3278 Bridge is unique in that both sides of the river are usable for launching a canoe. Both the 3278 access are class 1. For explanation of river accesses ratings please read the articles Classification of Water Accesses and Scouting River Bridges & Accesses.
When visiting this site make sure to check in at the Bowder's Marina before entering park.
The west bank access is the larger area with paved roads, multiple trash cans and a restroom. There was no restroom I saw on the east side of the river.
Both accesses are commonly managed. I am not used to paying for access, but it throttles the abuse many other river accesses suffer. I would leave a vehicle for the day, especially on the west bank access.
The accesses are marked with clear and easily understood signs. The building above, far right is the restroom on the west bank, a nice amenity.
The images above are of and from the larger access of the west bank.
Either access is a good place to start your adventure of the lower Trinity River. The next access is nine and a half river miles down, the Goodrich 59 Bridge. The images below are from the east bank.
For details on other river accesses please see the bottom of the article Classifications of Water Accesses.
Thanks for reading!
MSM
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