Open
Open All Year 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Location
The Persimmon Gap Visitor Center is located adjacent to the Persimmon Gap Entrance Station at the north entrance to the park.

Exhibits
Exhibits in the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center provide an orientation to the common visitor experience at Big Bend. Learn more about how to prepare for backcountry hiking and camping and what to expect if you attempt a river trip.

Available Facilities
Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore, public phone and restrooms. Backcountry and river use permits can be issued from the Visitor Center during normal hours. A picnic area with pit toilets is located 1/4 mile south of the entrance station.