Big Bend National Park

Desert Vista from Dorgan House
There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and species diversity is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...
Map showing location of park.
A brown building sits on a low hill with moutains rising behind it.
Chisos Basin to Remain Open for Winter 2025 Season
Construction projects in the Chisos Basin to replace the Chisos Mountains Lodge and the entire water distribution system have a revised start date of May 1, 2026.
A building is almost submerged beneath flood waters.
Flooding in Big Bend National Park
The Big Bend area of Texas received significant amounts of rainfall during the past few days, causing flash floods, wet conditions, and flooding along the Rio Grande.
View in Boquillas
Boquillas Port of Entry Begins Summer Schedule May 5
The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico will change to the summer schedule beginning Monday, May 5th. The crossing will be open four days a week, Fridays through Mondays.
Blooming Cenizo
Photo by NPS
Century Plant Agave
Photo by NPS / C. Negele
Vermilion Flycatcher
Photo by NPS
Fascinating Geology
Photo by NPS / B. Trester
Desert Scenery
Photo by NPS
Santa Elena Canyon
Photo by NPS / B. Trester
View from the South Rim of the Chisos
Photo by NPS
Rio Grande Scene
Photo by NPS
Blooming Ocotillo
Photo by NPS / B. Trester
Balanced Rock
Photo by NPS
Top of the Lost Mine Trail
Photo by NPS / B. Trester
Chisos Mountains
Photo by NPS / B. Trester