Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Park Closure

• TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE LOST MINE TRAIL

  Alert 1 , Severity ,closure ,, TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE LOST MINE TRAIL Due to increased bear activity the Lost Mine Trail area will be closed as of October 12, 2018. The trail, trailhead, parking area, and north facing slope of Casa Grande Peak will be closed until further notice. All other trails remain open at this time.l

Information

• Boquillas Crossing Days of Operation Friday through Monday, 9am to 6pm

  Alert 1 , Severity ,information ,, Boquillas Crossing Days of Operation Friday through Monday, 9am to 6pm Date Posted: 4/26/2018 The Boquillas Port of Entry days of operation are currently Friday through Monday, 9am to 6pm. NOTE: The days of operation will change to Wednesday through Sunday, 8am to 5pm on November 1, 2018.
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• Water Conservation Measures in Place

  Alert 2 , Severity ,information ,, Water Conservation Measures in Place Visitors are encouraged to limit personal water use to 5 gallons per person, per day. Consider bringing your own water into the park and refilling RV tanks outside the park.

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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 Big Bend during spring break? You're not alone! Come prepared in the event the park is busy and the campsites are full.