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Floating through Boquillas Canon

A float through the canyons can be a magical experience.

A desert river with a backdrop of mountains in the distance.

Rio Grande Vista and Crown Mountain

People in two canoes paddle on a river threading through high canyon walls.

Canoeing Mariscal Canyon

A desert river with a tree lined bank in the background.

Rio Grande Vista

A desert river with a rugged landscape of cliff faces and hills in the background.

The Rio Grande seen from the Santa Elena River Access.

Physical Address:

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

1 Panther Junction

Big Bend National Park, TX 79834

Mailing Address:

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

c/o Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park, TX 79834

contact-details

Phone Number: (432) 477-2251 Voice

Email Address: bibe_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $30.00

Entrance Fee to Big Bend National Park. This fee includes all occupants of a private, non-commercial vehicle and is valid for 7 days

Entrance Passes

For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons of stratified rock. For the well prepared, an extended float trip provides opportunities to explore the most remote corner of Texas and experience the ultimate in solitude, self-reliance, and immersion in natural soundscapes.

park designation:Wild & Scenic River

Directions:

Several highways lead to Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio to Study Butte (then 26 miles east to park headquarters) or US 90 or US 385 to Marathon (then 70 miles south to park headquarters). Distances between towns and services are considerable. Be sure you have plenty of gas, food, water, and supplies for your trip.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.

Weather Information:

Variable -- February-April: High temperatures range from mid-70sF (23C) to low-90sF (32C) with lows from the mid-30sF (2C) to mid-50sF (12C). Cold fronts can bring freezing weather with rain or snow. -- May-August: Temperatures are hot and the weather can be stormy. Temperatures over 100F (more than 38C) degrees. -- September-January:Temperatures are cooler. The weather can turn cold any time during these months.