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Big Bend National ParkTortuga Mountain, as seen through the branches of a tree on the South Rim
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Big Bend National Park
Border Crossings
The Boquillas crossing, currently closed.
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The former Boquillas crossing remains closed
 

Crossings Remain Closed
As a result of a 2002 US Customs and Border Protection decision, there are NO authorized crossings in Big Bend National Park. Crossing at Boquillas, Santa Elena, or other locations along the Rio Grande is prohibited. The closest legal ports of entry are Del Rio and Presidio, Texas.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has indicated that it will prosecute any criminal violations regarding any illegal crossings. If you re-enter the United States at any point within Big Bend National Park, you may be liable for a fine of not more than $5,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.
Cactus blooms can be commonly seen from the early spring into the summer  

Did You Know?
More species of cactus (70+) can be found in Big Bend than in any other National Park.
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Last Updated: August 03, 2006 at 16:24 EST