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Big Bend National Park
Superintendent's Compendium
Sotol and sunrise
NPS/Eric Leonard
Icy sotol and sunrise; January 2007
 
Listing of Special Regulations in Effect for Big Bend National Park
Authorized by Title 16, United States Code, Section 3, and Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1 through 7, the following regulations are established by the Park Superintendent for the proper management, protection and public use of Big Bend National Park and Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River.

These regulations apply in addition to the criminal laws of the United States and the regulations contained in Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations. A person convicted of violating a provision of these regulations shall be punished by a fine as provided by law, or by imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both, and shall be adjudged to pay all costs of the proceedings.
 
Superintendent's Compendium (2008) [143KB PDF File]
Appendix A (Omitted from online edition)
Appendix B: Backcountry Camping Use Limits [479KB PDF Format]
Appendix C (Omitted from online edition)
Appendix D: Management Directive No. 14 - Smoking Policy [204KB PDF File]
Appendix E: Designated Areas for Public Assembly [702KB PDF File]
1855 Map of the Big Bend region  

Did You Know?
The Big Bend area of Texas derives its name from its location on the bend of the Rio Grande. The river creates a natural border that separates the United States from Mexico.
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