Persimmon Gap Entrance Station

First view of the Chisos Mountains

NPS/C. Negele

Quick Facts

Location:

42 miles south of Marathon, TX on Hwy 385

Amenities

8 listed

Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Entrance Passes For Sale, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid Kit Available, Information - Maps Available, Information - Park Newspaper Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board

The Persimmon Gap entrance station is the first location upon entering the park where visitors have the chance to speak with a ranger. Park entrances are always open and you can arrive at any hour, but entrance fee stations may not be staffed. If, during normal business hours, the entrance station is closed, please proceed to the nearest visitor center to pay your entrance fee and collect a park map and newspaper.