Collier's Ferry once served as the main Neches River crossing on the Old Jasper Road, and as an alternate route for the Opelousas Trail from Liberty through Beaumont to Louisiana. Used as early as 1750, the route followed old Indian traces and served as a highway for explorers, settlers, priests, soldiers and traders from Spain, France and Anglo-America.
The ferry's most important use was as an alternate crossing on the famous Opelousas Trail from the 1820s to 1900. Huge herds often came this way to bypass the muddy streets of downtown Beaumont. Although others ran it at different periods of its 1831 to 1950 career, the ferry took its name from the John Collier family, who operated it for fifty years.
Those who completed my Leapin' Lizards or Beaumont City Parks Tour caches will be familiar with Collier's Ferry Park. And the handful of folks who finished The Legendary Race will recognize the container. You'll be looking for a one-gallon Rubbermaid, camouflaged and holding a few trade items. Have fun!
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 Kid Friendly  Lunchtime Cache  Restrooms
 Snakes  Swimming Nearby
 Historic Site  Wear bug repellant!
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