"He who drives in and drives out without letting the motor cool, may see, to be sure, some most interesting natural objects, but he will not know, and can never love, Big Bend." -Freeman Tilden, 1945

Something for everyone

Big Bend is one of the largest and least visited of America’s national parks. Over 800,000 acres invite you to explore, wander, and linger.

Big Bend National Park has an amazing variety of scenic drives, including paved roads for an easy look at the landscape and more than 150 miles of dirt roads for a more adventurous perspective. There are also about 200 miles of trails throughout the park, providing almost limitless opportunity for day hiking, camping, backpacking, and horseback riding. Additionally, the Rio Grande borders the park for 118 miles, giving river runners the option of floating canyons or open water by raft, canoe, or kayak. Big Bend also has fabulous night skies, incredible sunsets, and excellent birding opportunities.