Big Bend National Park COVID-19 Status & Updates

Masks:

Fully vaccinated visitors to federal buildings and federal lands are no longer required to wear masks.
--Please be courteous and wear a mask in park facilities and busy areas if you are not fully vaccinated.

Maximum Group Size Limits:

Group sizes are limited to either TWELVE people or a single household.

-This includes commercial tours and tour buses.

-Read the Latest CDC Guidance

 

Closed Areas and Facilities

• Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry to Mexico
• Coin-operated showers & Laundromat

 

Current Changes to Park Operations:

Fully vaccinated visitors to federal buildings and federal lands are no longer required to wear masks.

• Please be courteous and wear a mask if you are not fully vaccinated.

Park Campgrounds

Rio Grande Village & Chisos Basin Campgrounds open

By Reservation only Plan ahead. No first come-first served camping.

Visit www.recreation.gov for reservations and to check on campsite availability

Rio Grande Village RV Park

Full RV Hookups. By reservation only. .
You MUST call 432-477-2293 to make arrangements

Backcountry Camping

A backcountry permit is required for all backcountry camping and river trips.

• Permits for most designated backcountry campsites (Chisos Backpacking Campsites & Primitive Roadside Campsites) are available online through www.recreation.gov.
• Permits for desert wilderness backpacking, river permits, and primitive roadside sites along the Maverick Road, Glenn Springs Road, and remote River Road are available in person only at Panther Junction Visitor Center. NOTE: A rugged high-clearance 4x4 vehicle is required to access these campsites.

Chisos Mountains Lodge

Limited availability. Reservations REQUIRED

Chisos Mountains Restaurant

• No inside dining
• Meal delivery to registered lodge guests 12:00 to 6:00 pm
• Limited grab and go service available to the public 12:00 to 4:00 pm

 

Helpful Links

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  Responding to COVID-19

  NPS Public Health Update

  The National Park Service strives to ensure the safety of its visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners.

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  Plan Like A Park Ranger

  Big Bend Top Ten Summer Tips

  Be prepared for summer in the desert. Remote, beautiful, and HOT.

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  Big Bend Weather

  Current Conditions

  Current weather, river levels, webcam view, visibility, and air quality readings.

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  What's New?

  Big Bend News Releases

  Stay informed about events and happenings at Big Bend National Park.

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  Become A Big Bend Expert!

  Park Bookstore

  Prepare for your visit and learn about the park with books, maps, and guides from the Big Bend Natural History Association.

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  How Far Can You See?

  LIVE View from Panther Junction

  Live view from Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Includes current temperature and visibility readings in Big Bend NP.