Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• Government Shutdown

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, Government Shutdown There has been a lapse in federal appropriations. During the government shutdown, Big Bend will remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as always. However, we regret that there will be NO visitor services provided by the National Park Service.
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Helpful Information

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  Park Facilities

  Operating Hours & Seasons

  Hours and seasons for Big Bend facilities

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  What's the weather?

  Current Conditions and Seasonal Averages

  Big Bend Weather

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  Advice for Busy Times

  Planning on visiting during Christmas-New Years? You're not alone! Come prepared in the event the park is busy and the campsites are full.

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  Visitor Guide

  The Big Bend Paisano Visitor Guide

  Read all about it! Get the latest issue of the official visitor's guide to Big Bend National Park.