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Big Bend National Park
Panther Junction Visitor Center
 
Open
Open All Year 8:00 - 6:00

Phone
(432) 477-2251

Location
The Panther Junction Visitor Center is located at Panther Junction.

Exhibits
Exhibits provide an overview to the complex geology, natural and cultural histories that are present at Big Bend. The Panther Path, a self-guided nature trail begins adjacent to the porch of the visitor center.

Available Facilities
Backcountry camping and river use permits can be issued from the Visitor Center during normal hours. Big Bend Natural History Association Bookstore, U.S. Post Office, Public Phone, and Restrooms. A water faucet is available for filling personal water containers.
Deinosuchus skull with man standing beside it  

Did You Know?
In 1940, the fossilized remains of a gigantic crocodile was been discovered in Big Bend National Park. Deinosuchus riograndensis probably hunted by ambush—lying submerged near shore, and violently seizing large dinosaurs as they foraged amid the vegetation of Big Bend's ancient swamps.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST