Vegetation varies widely, ranging from giant cypress to pine and various hardwoods.
The Sabine is fed by several creeks and bayous along this section. An abundance of wildlife exists along this southern flood plain forest. The water flow along this section is sufficient to support recreational usage at any time of the year. One area of interest exists a mile or so below SH 43, where lignite coal seams have been eroded away by the river's current resulting in riffle areas at low flow stages. In addition, a small 2-3 foot waterfall over a similar lignite seam is located downstream from US 79.