About the Park
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...
Park Information
Established
1944
Size
801K acres
Annual Visitors
581K
Best Time to Visit
October to April
Region
Southwest
Texas • 29.2982°N, -103.2298°W
Key Attractions
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Biking
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Food
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Walking