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Big Bend National Park

Big Bend, TX U.S.A.

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P.O. Box 129
Big Bend, TX 79834
U.S.A.
432-477-2251
432-477-1183 Weather Hotline
432-477-1175 Fax
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Open Year-Round Entry Fee Charged
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Big Bend National Park features majestic mountain vistas, as well as tranquil desert beauty. Many diverse species of wildlife, some of which are found nowhere else, make their home in this 801,000-acre park.

There are more than 200 miles of trails, some suitable for short day hikes and others for overnight backpacking trips. There are three developed campgrounds and numerous primitive backcountry campsites. A permit is required for backcountry camping.

The Rio Grande forms the park's southern boundary and has carved sheer-walled canyons. Experienced rafters and canoeists can embark on river trips through the canyons; permits are required. Commercial float trips are available from outfitters based just outside the park.

Outdoor Activities

A view inside Pine Canyon at Big Bend National Park.

The sun illuminates the crown of a rocky outcropping in Big Bend.

The desert Badlands in Big Bend National Park.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center available
Hiking available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities available
Backpacking available Guided Tours available
Rock Climbing available Scenic Drives available
Horse Trails available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing available
Kayaking available Cross-Country Skiing not available
Rafting available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches not available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking available Winter Camping not available
Touring available

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Photo credits in order: Photo by J. Liles, courtesy of Big Bend National Park. Photo by Fred Mang Jr., courtesy of the National Park Service. Photo by Tom Bean, courtesy of Big Bend National Park.