Place
National Park
Big Bend National Park
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Places
Places in Big Bend
Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places
Trails
Trails in Big Bend
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Challenging
South Rim Loop
Cliffside blockbuster with endless Chihuahuan Desert panoramas
Easy
Santa Elena Canyon Trail
Short walk into a jaw-dropping border canyon on the Rio Grande
Moderate
Lost Mine Trail
Big Bend’s go-to ridge for huge Chisos and desert views
Challenging
East Rim Trail
Quiet rim, bold desert panorama—worth the long climb.Wildlife
Wildlife in Big Bend
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
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Black Bear
Ursus americanusReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Collared Peccary
Pecari tajacuReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianusReports peak in the evening, around 7 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Roadrunner
Geococcyx californianusReports peak in the early morning, around 8 AMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Closure
Boquillas Crossing Open Only Friday–Monday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is open Friday through Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., until further notice. It is closed today (Thursday), so visitors planning to use the crossing must adjust travel plans. Official conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsClosure
Black Gap Road Closed Until Further Notice
Black Gap Road is closed until further notice due to unsafe conditions from recent thunderstorms. The backcountry drive-in campsites along the road, including Glenn Springs 1 and Elephant Tusk, are also closed. Official conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsClosure
Multiple Roads Closed: Glenn Springs, Old Maverick, River Road, and Route 16 to Santa Elena Canyon
Glenn Springs Road, Old Maverick Road, River Road (East and West), and Route 16 to Santa Elena Canyon are closed until further notice due to unsafe conditions from recent thunderstorms. The backcountry drive-in campsites along these roads are also closed. Official conditions page: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/conditions.htmOfficial detailsClosure
