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National Park

Big Bend

Blooming Cenizo
Cenizo, or Big Bend Silverleaf blossoms after summer rains. NPS

Overview

There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and species diversity is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...

State: TX432-477-2251

Hours

  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: All Day
  • Tuesday: All Day
  • Wednesday: All Day
  • Thursday: All Day
  • Friday: All Day
  • Saturday: All Day

Fees & Passes

  • Entrance - Private Vehicle:  30.00

    Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less); valid for 7 days.


  • Entrance - Motorcycle:  25.00

    Admits one non-commercial motorcycle; valid for 7 days.


  • Entrance - Per Person:  15.00

    Admits one individual. Typically used for bicyclists and pedestrians; valid for 7 days.


  • Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach:  200.00

    Companies conducting business in the park are required to obtain a commercial use authorization. The only exception is companies travelling in a 26-person capacity or greater vehicle; such vehicles are charged a flat fee of $200 (commercial use authorization not required).


  • Entrance - Non-commercial Groups:  30.00

    Organized groups such as Scouts, clubs, etc. that do not qualify for an academic fee waiver are charged as follows: $30 per non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 15 or less. $15 per person traveling in a non-commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16 or more. Fees will not exceed the commercial rate for the same sized vehicle. Youth 15 and younger are free. Individuals or families with a valid annual or lifetime pass may use their pass for themselves and up to 3 others.


  • Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus:  100.00

    This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required. https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/management/cua.htm


  • Commercial Entrance - Sedan:  25.00

    These fees are charged only to commercial organizations, such as tour companies. This fee is determined by the seating capacity of the vehicle. For sedan with 1 to 6 seats, the fee is $30 + $15 per client. This fee is valid for seven consecutive days. A commercial use authorization is required.


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Things To Do

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    Park visitor stamping their NPS Passport book

    Get a Big Bend Passport Stamp

    Free

    Description

    Are you a "Passport to Your National Parks" cancellation collector? Big Bend National Park has a cancellation stamp to commemorate your visit in your passport book.

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    Child with a blooming pitaya cactus

    Big Bend Junior Rangers

    Free

    Description

    Big Bend National Park invites young visitors to become official Junior Rangers.

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    Pet Friendly
    The Milky Way galaxy streaks across the sky.

    View the Night Sky

    Free

    Description

    Far away from most city lights, Big Bend National Park preserves pristine darkness. Take this chance to stargaze, and experience the half of the park that many of us miss - nighttime.

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    Pet Friendly
    Mule Ears Trail

    List of Hiking Trails in Big Bend

    Free

    Description

    Hiking trails

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    Hot Springs Trail

    See the Rio Grande

    Free

    Description

    The Rio Grande is accessible from a number of places in Big Bend National Park, and a variety of hiking trails provide even further opportunities to get up close and personal with our watery border with Mexico.

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    Enjoying The View

    Hike the Lost Mine Trail

    Free

    Description

    The Lost Mine Trail climbs to the side of Lost Mine Peak, offering spectacular views of Juniper Canyon and the Northeast Rim of the Chisos.

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More Images

Blooming Cenizo
Blooming Cenizo
Century Plant Agave
Century Plant Agave
Vermilion Flycatcher
Vermilion Flycatcher
Fascinating Geology
Fascinating Geology
Desert Scenery
Desert Scenery
Santa Elena Canyon
Santa Elena Canyon
View from the South Rim of the Chisos
View from the South Rim of the Chisos
Rio Grande Scene
Rio Grande Scene
Blooming Ocotillo
Blooming Ocotillo
Balanced Rock
Balanced Rock
Top of the Lost Mine Trail
Top of the Lost Mine Trail
Chisos Mountains
Chisos Mountains