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Big Bend National Park
Telephone Services
Public phone at the Panther Junction Visitor Center.

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Public phone at the Panther Junction Visitor Center.

Public Phones
Public phones are located in all developed areas at visitor centers, campgrounds, camper stores, and the Chisos Mountains Lodge.

Cell Phones
Limited cell phone coverage is available in the Big Bend area. Reception depends on both the service you use and your location within the park; lower elevations and mountains often block signals.
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Scorpion  

Did You Know?
Big Bend has more species of scorpions (14) than any other national park, including some species that have been found nowhere else in the world.
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Last Updated: September 23, 2006 at 14:11 EST