Meyer Bayou is a tidal, brackish water tributary of the Neches River in southeast Texas, located approximately 7.5 kilometers from Beaumont. It is a coastal saltwater feature, a bayou influenced by the tides of the nearby Gulf of Mexico. The bayou flows through a landscape lined with river cane, palmettos, and thick brush, with remnants of bald cypress trees along the shore that have been impacted by past saltwater surges from hurricanes. The overall aesthetic is that of a murky, slow-moving waterway within the Lower Neches Wildlife Management Area. For paddlers, access to Meyer Bayou is primarily from the Neches River itself, as no specific public launch points or take-outs for the bayou are detailed. The bayou is wide enough for motorboats to navigate, indicating sufficient width for paddling craft. Given its connection to the dredged and heavily industrialized Neches River ship channel, paddlers must be prepared for significant commercial boat traffic, including oil freighters, tugboats, and barges, when accessing the bayou. The tidal nature of the water means currents will fluctuate, and paddlers should plan their trip timing with the tide stages to assist with travel in and out of the bayou. Wind exposure can be significant on the open Neches River, and the bayou's fetch may be limited by its vegetated banks. Wildlife sightings can include alligators, ospreys, red-winged blackbirds, and various aquatic life like crabs. There are no facilities or amenities specifically for paddlers at Meyer Bayou. Water quality is brackish and murky.