Big Bend National Park
What people are saying
This park is amazing and vastly underrated. We had such a good experience coming this summer. While hiking the window hike, we met the parks amazing volunteers. George was on the trail, offering water and snacks to ensure that hikers were fully capable of finishing the trail during the peak heat of the day. We were so impressed with the service we received by team of volunteers.
What a fantastic national park. It is so massive and beautiful. It’s very remote so it is a dark sky park for one. Let’s start with the trails. They are as expansive as you could want. There are double digit trails as well as the scenic 1 milers. The views are expansive as you can imagine. They are as if you are not in Texas any longer. The canyons are truly a sight. The border to Mexico is really what sets it apart. What other park do you need a passport to cross a river into another country??
Beautiful park! Certainly an effort to get to and plan for. Highly recommend trying to stay in the park, otherwise you're in for some long drives. Makes you realize how big Texas for how different this area is. Did the window and Santa Elena hikes, both wonderful hikes. The gas station in the park brought peace of mind as some as well
Big Bend National Park is an absolute gem. I climbed the Lost Mine Peak and found it to offer some of the most stunning views in the park. The trail is only about 2.4 miles long and not too challenging, making it accessible for many visitors. The park's diverse landscapes are spectacular, though I advise against visiting during the summer due to the intense heat. For the best experience, arrive early in the morning to maximize your time exploring the various trails. A well-deserved 5 stars—highly recommend!
I love this place!! It was amazing to visit, it’s mind blowing to learn that this place was once looking like Bali,Indonesia.. bones and fossils…. I have come across a few cool animals, deers, snakes, fox, rabbits, hogs, large centipede and a few others.. keep in mind this park is not dog friendly, and it can be hot so plan well!!
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Opening Hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours