Scenic vistas, diverse wildlife, historic sites, and border culture rank among the features visitors enjoy in Big Bend. Bring your hiking shoes and a constellation guide to explore the vast array of scenery. Big Bend National Park is bigger than Rhode Island and a favorite national park. Explore the Mexican border through tumbleweeds, world-class canyons, the Rio Grande River and Old West folklore in the still-wild West. And do not forget about those Big Bend bright starry nights!
BEST TIME TO GO
Big Bend is open year-round; however, summer temperatures can be sweltering, and many park facilities close. We recommend visiting in spring or fall when temperatures are moderate. Winter can also be pleasant, though nighttime temperatures may drop below freezing. Avoid holidays if possible as the park is often full during spring break, Thanksgiving and winter break.
THINGS TO DO
Glenn Springs Road - 16 miles
Old Ore Road - 26 miles
River Road - 51 miles
Black Gap Road - 8.5 miles
The Stars
Hot Springs Historic District
Big Bend River Tours
Santa Elena Canyon
Outer Loop Trail
Desert Road Bicycling
Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife
Terlingua Ghost Town
Viva Big Bend Music Festival
DEVELOPED CAMPSITES
Chisos Basin NPS Campground
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Cottonwood NPS Campground
Rio Grande Village NPS Campground
ROADSIDE CAMPSITES
Croton Springs
Grapevine Hills
Hannold Draw
K-Bar
Nine Point Draw
Old Maverick Road
Paint Gap
DISTANCE FROM TAYLOR'D OVERLAND
441
ALPINE, TX
439
MARATHON, TX