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Big Bend National Park
Commercial Tour Fees
 

Commercial tour groups pay an entrance fee based on the capacity of the tour vehicle. Golden Age, Golden Eagle and Golden Access passports are not valid for free entry with commercial tour groups (except for sedans).

Sedan (1-6 persons) $25 plus the individual entrance fee ($5) for each passenger*

Van (7-15 persons) $75

Mini-Bus (16-25 persons) $100

Motor Coach (26+ persons) $200

Note: Passenger capacity does not include driver.

*Individuals with a National Parks Pass, Golden Age or Golden Access passports, or the Big Bend Annual Pass, do not pay the individual entrance fee in sedans. However, the $25 commercial fee for the group still applies.

Bus Drivers Please Note:
The idling of buses while loading, unloading, or waiting for passengers to re-board is prohibited. Drivers must turn the engine off before passengers disembark and turn the engine on only after all passengers have boarded.

A river boatman
Commercial Use Authorization
Information on obtaining a permit to operate commercial activities within Big Bend.
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Weather information
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Extended forecast for the Big Bend area
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The desert landscape can be very hot in May and June!  

Did You Know?
May and June are the hottest months in Big Bend National Park. Daytime temperatures in the desert and along the Rio Grande can reach 115 degrees, while temperatures in the Chisos Mountains average in the upper 80s.
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Last Updated: December 20, 2007 at 10:31 EST