Open
November through April, 8:30am–4:00pm. Closed for lunch.

Location
Rio Grande Visitor Center is located a 0.25 mile north of the Rio Grande Village developed area.

Exhibits
Learn about animal life along the Rio Grande; exhibits explore bats and other animals that live in Big Bend. Find out about the endangered Big Bend Gambusia, a fish found only in the park. In front of the visitor center, a small desert garden provides an excellent overview of the plants of the Chihuahuan Desert. A mini-theater is also available for viewing Big Bend videos.

Available Facilities
Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore, public phone, and restrooms. A water faucet is available for filling personal water containers. Backcountry and river use permits are issued during normal hours. Entrance fees can be paid at the Rio Grande Village Visitor Center.