News Release

Boquillas Port of Entry Hours Change

Date: March 6, 2018
Contact: Jennette Jurado, 432-477-1109

The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the protected areas of Maderas del Carmen, Ocampo, and Cañon de Santa Elena, will start summer hours of operation beginning March 11, 2018. The change in hours is to align with daylight hours. 

Pedestrians will be able to access the port between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Visitors can cross by foot or by rowboat (for a fee). This crossing does not accommodate vehicle crossing or commercial importation of products. Passports, passport cards, or other official travel documentation is required. 

The Boquillas Port of Entry is staffed by National Park Service rangers who can assist travelers with information about visiting the area.