• Sierra del Carmen

    Big Bend

    National Park Texas

Panther Junction Visitor Center

Open
Open all year, 8:00am–6:00pm

Phone
(432) 477-2251

Location
Located at Panther Junction.

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

Available Facilities
Backcountry and river use permits are issued during normal hours. Visitor center complex includes the Big Bend Natural History Association Bookstore, U.S. Post Office, public phone, and restrooms. A water faucet is available for filling personal water containers.

Did You Know?

Cooper's Store, 1940s

Local legend Hallie Stillwell once said,“Cooper’s Store was the clearing house for information; travelers always stopped to find out what had happened ahead of them.” The old store building retains this role today as the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center at the north entrance to Big Bend National Park. More...