Operating Hours & Seasons

Chisos Basin Visitor Center

 

Have a Plan!

Advice for Busy Times.

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Camp stores, gas stations, and more.

Goods and Services

Commercial services in Big Bend National Park are operated by Aramark.

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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.

 

Park Entrances

Park entrances are open 24 hours daily, all year. Entrance fee stations have variable seasons and hours.

 

Arriving After Hours?

Park entrances are always open and you can arrive at any hour, but entrance fee stations and visitor centers may be closed after normal business hours.

All park campgrounds are by reservation only at www.recreation.gov. Lodge guests should contact the lodge if arriving after business hours.

 

Visitor Centers

• Panther Junction
  Daily 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

• Chisos Basin
  Daily 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (closed for lunch, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)

• Rio Grande Village
  November - April
  Daily 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (closed for lunch, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)

• Persimmon Gap
  November - April
  Daily 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed for lunch, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)

• Castolon
  November - April,
  Daily 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (closed for lunch, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)

 

Concession Facilities and Hours

Aramark operates a variety of facilities and services in Big Bend National Park. Hours for service stations, the Chisos Basin restaurant, and camper stores can be found here.

 

Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry

Days of operation change throughout the year.
Passport required.

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