Big Bend has five visitor center that provide visitor information, entrance fees, permits and other services. Three of these facilities are open year-round, two during the busier season.

Year-Round Visitor Centers

Panther Junction Visitor Center
Located at park headquarters, the Panther Junction visitor center is the best over-all beginning point to your visit.
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Chisos Basin Visitor Center
The Basin visitor center includes interactive exhibits on the plants, animals and birds that can be found in the Chisos Mountains.
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Persimmon Gap Visitor Center
Located at the north entrance to the park, the Persimmon Gap visitor center has exihibits that provide information on floating the Rio Grande.
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