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Big Bend National Park

National Park Texas

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...

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

Big Bend is in the Chihuahuan Desert. Sunshine is abundant year-round. Spring (March) is typically warm and pleasant and is the park's busiest season. Summer heat begins in May. It is extremely HOT. Temperatures vary greatly between the desert which is usually well above 100 degrees F by late morning, and the Chisos Mountains, which can be 10-15 degrees cooler. May - August are the hottest months. Fall and Winter (Nov-Feb) are mild and pleasant, but some freezing does occur. Snow is rare.

Address

1 Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834

Activities & Topics

Auto and ATV Scenic Driving Astronomy Stargazing Biking Camping Backcountry Camping Food Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Hiking Backcountry Hiking Front-Country Hiking Paddling Canoeing Canoe or Kayak Camping Kayaking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Archeology Ruins Aviation Farming and Agriculture Ranches Hispanic American Heritage Industry Mining Latino American Heritage Military Cavalry US Air Force (Army Air Corps) Native American Heritage Transportation Roads Routes and Highways Animals Birds Fish Canyons and Canyonlands Fossils and Paleontology Dinosaur Geology Geothermal Hot Springs Mountains Natural Sounds Night Sky River and Riparian Scenic Views Trails Unique Species Endangered