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PANTHER JUNCTION VISITOR CENTER TEMPORARY CLOSURE
The Panther Junction Visitor Center will be closed Tuesday May 28 and Wednesday May 29 for needed maintenance. Information, backcountry permits, and entrance fee payments can be taken care of at the Chisos Basin Visitor Center.
Things To Know Before You Come
Sunrise of Snow and Ice
NPS Photo/Jennette Jurado
Big Bend may be unfamiliar country, yet it need not be dangerous. Whether hiking the high country, rafting the Rio Grande, observing wildlife, or simply driving the scenic roads of this wilderness park, let safety be your constant companion. more... 
In addition to defining the curve that forms the Big Bend, the Rio Grande also serves as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. more... 
The old adage "if you don't like the weather, just wait a minute," often holds true in Big Bend National Park. While Big Bend generally has blue skies and warm days, the weather can change quickly and dramatically. more... 
Having a pet with you may limit some of your activities and explorations in the park. In addition, desert temperatures and predators are a serious threat to your pet's well being. more... 
Big Bend diverts over 130 tons of waste from our landfill annually. Recycling containers are located at all self-registered campgrounds and by all visitor centers. more... |
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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. More...