Big Bend Visitor Centers
Big Bend offers a number of Visitor Centers throughout the park. Every visitor has its own operating hours and seasons, so make sure you check the National Park Service website for closures and seasonal exceptions
Panther Junction Visitor Center
Panther Junction Visitor Center is the best place to begin your visit. Backcountry & river use permits are issued here. Entrance fees can be paid here. Exhibits provide an overview of geology & natural and cultural histories of the park. The visitor center also has a theater with a park orientation movie shown upon request.The visitor center complex includes a Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore, U.S. Post Office, and restrooms. A water faucet is available for filling personal water containers
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Monday - Sunday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Hours of Operation
Resources
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Panther Junction Visitor Center
1 Panther Junction
Big Bend National Park , TX 79834
MAILING ADDRESS
Panther Junction Visitor Center
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park , TX 79834
Panther Junction Visitor Center is located in the center of the park. It is 68 miles south of the town of Marathon, and 29 miles east of the town of Study Butte.
Open all year, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Reduced hours on Christmas day. * Make Sure to Check The National Park Website for Seasonal Closures
Accessible Rooms
Automated Entrance
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Benches/Seating
Cellular Signal
First Aid Kit Available
First Aid/Medical Care Available
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Information
Information – Maps Available
Information – Park Newspaper Available
Information – Ranger/Staff Member Present
Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
Internet/WiFi Available
Junior Ranger Activity
Junior Ranger Booklet Available
Open Captioning
Parking – Auto
Parking – Bus/RV
Permits Issued
Recycling
Restroom
Restroom – Accessible
Tactile Exhibit
Theater/Auditorium
Toilet – Flush
Trash/Litter Receptacles
Water – Bottle-Filling Station
Water – Drinking/Potable
Wheelchair Accessible
Voice phone number
(432) 477-2251
Chisos Basin Visitor Center
The Chisos Basin Visitor Center includes interactive exhibits on plants, animals, and birds found in the Chisos Mountains. Backcountry and river use permits are issued during normal business hours, and entrance fees can be paid at the visitor center. A Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore and restrooms are located at the visitor center. A water faucet is available on the east side of the building for filling personal water containers
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Monday - Sunday 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Hours of Operation
Resources
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Chisos Basin Visitor Center
1 Panther Junction
Big Bend National Park,, TX 79834
MAILING ADDRESS
Chisos Basin Visitor Center
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
The Chisos Basin Visitor Center is located in the Basin developed area, 10 miles southwest of Panther Junction.
Open all year, 8:30am-4:00pm. Closed for lunch. (12:00 pm-1:00 pm). Reduced hours on Christmas day.* Make Sure to Check The National Park Website for Seasonal Closures
Accessible Rooms
Automated Entrance
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Backcountry Permits
Benches/Seating
Cellular Signal
Entrance Passes for Sale
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit Available
First Aid/Medical Care Available
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Information
Information – Maps Available
Information – Park Newspaper Available
Information – Ranger/Staff Member Present
Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
Internet/WiFi Available
Junior Ranger Booklet Available
Parking – Auto
Parking – Bus/RV
Permits Issued
Recycling
Restroom
Restroom – Accessible
Tactile Exhibit
Toilet – Flush
Trash/Litter Receptacles
Water – Bottle-Filling Station
Water – Drinking/Potable
Wheelchair Accessible
Voice phone number
(432) 477-2251
Castolon Visitor Center
Located in the Castolon Historic District, the Castolon Visitor Center is open daily during the winter months. River use permits are issued during normal business hours, and entrance fees can be paid at the Castolon Visitor Center. The Castolon Visitor Center has a Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore and nearby restrooms. The visitor center is located in the historic Garlick House, immediately behind the Magdalena House Exhibits. Stop by to meet a ranger and plan your adventure.
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Monday - Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Hours of Operation
Resources
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit Available
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Information
Information – Maps Available
Information – Park Newspaper Available
Information – Ranger/Staff Member Present
Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
Junior Ranger Booklet Available
Parking – Auto
Parking – Bus/RV
Recycling
Restroom
Restroom – Accessible
Scenic View/Photo Spot
Toilet – Flush
Trash Dumpster
Trash/Litter Receptacles
Voice phone number
(432) 477-2251
Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
The Rio Grande Village Visitor Center is located 0.25 miles north of the Rio Grande Village developed area. New exhibits focus on the Rio Grande (how it has changed over time, how the NPS works with our Mexican counterparts to protect and care for it, and the rich assemblage of species that it supports). An outdoor ramada showcases a large raised-relief map of the area, and life-sized bronze sculptures showcase some of the area’s special wildlife. River use permits are issued during normal business hours.
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Monday - Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Hours of Operation
Resources
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
MAILING ADDRESS
Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Accessible Rooms
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Benches/Seating
First Aid Kit Available
First Aid/Medical Care Available
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Information
Information – Maps Available
Information – Park Newspaper Available
Information – Ranger/Staff Member Present
Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
Junior Ranger Booklet Available
Parking – Auto
Parking – Bus/RV
Picnic Table
Recycling
Restroom
Restroom – Accessible
Toilet – Flush
Trash/Litter Receptacles
Water – Bottle-Filling Station
Water – Drinking/Potable
Wheelchair Accessible
Persimmon Gap Visitor Center
Located at the north entrance to the park, Persimmon Gap Visitor Center offers park orientation and information. The visitor center has exhibits, bookstore, mini-theater, and restrooms. River permits for the Lower Canyons are issued during normal business hours, and entrance fees can be paid at the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center.
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Monday - Sunday 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Hours of Operation
Resources
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
MAILING ADDRESS
Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
PO Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834
Accessible Rooms
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Benches/Seating
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit Available
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
Information
Information – Maps Available
Information – Park Newspaper Available
Information – Ranger/Staff Member Present
Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
Junior Ranger Booklet Available
Parking – Auto
Parking – Bus/RV
Picnic Table
Recycling
Restroom
Restroom – Accessible
Toilet – Vault/Composting
Trash/Litter Receptacles
Water – Drinking/Potable
Wheelchair Accessible
Voice phone number
(432) 477-2251
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