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Big Bend National ParkNight sky from Dugout Wells
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Big Bend National Park
Solo Hikers & Boaters
A solo hiker soaks in the view from the South Rim

NPS/Big Bend National Park

A rewarding hike.

Going solo?
Solo backcountry users obtaining a backcountry camping permit are required to fill out and submit a Solo Hiker/Boater information sheet at the time they obtain their camping permit. This information sheet is designed for your safety and to assist searchers should you become lost or injured. Please take the time to fill it out completely. Following your hike, you MUST return your permit to a visitor center within 12 hours of leaving the backcountry.

In addition to the form below, the park takes digital photographs of the hiker/boater's equipment and bootprint.

Solo Hiker Form [56k PDF file]
Persimmon Gap, viewed from the south  

Did You Know?
Persimmon Gap has long been a natural gateway for travelers to the Big Bend. The Comanche Trail passed through the gap, a ranch-era store was located there, as well as the modern visitor center and park entrance.
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Last Updated: January 07, 2007 at 16:18 EST