Big Bend National Park got its name because a large portion of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Rio Grande River are looping to the south and form a "Big Bend" in the border between Mexico and Texas. - Big Bend National Park has an amazing variety of plants and animals. Some of the animals that live in Big Bend include; mountain lions, jackrabbits, kangaroo rats, roadrunners, golden eagles, coyotes, black bears and many more. - The diversity of life in Big Bend National Park is amazing and has to do with the changes in elevation, ranging from a dry and hot desert to cool mountains to a fertile river valley. The climate in Big Bend National Park may be considered extreme. The dry and hot summer days often exceed 100 °F. Winters are normally mild, but sub-freezing temperatures can sometimes occur in Big Bend.
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Welcome to fun things to do in Big Bend National Park!
There are many fun things you can do and see in Big Bend National Park. If you start strolling down our website you will find helpful information about lodging, camping, hiking, riding and rafting in and around Big Bend National Park.
Lodging
Big Bend National Park, Basin Rural Station -
Big Bend National Park, Texas 79834
Reservations: 432-477-2291
6000 North County Rd. Terlingua, Texas 79852
(866) 371-3110
100 Main Street Lajitas, Texas
2407 East Highway 90, Alpine, Texas
Camping
There are three campgrounds and one RV Park in Big Bend National Park and they are:
Chisos Basin / Campground
Cottonwood / Campground
Rio Grande Village / Campground
Rio Grande Village RV Park
The campgrounds are open year round. Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people and two vehicles, or one RV plus one vehicle.
Hiking trails
These are just a few of many hiking trails in Big Bend:
The Blue Creek Trail / Hiking - 11 miles
Burro Spring Trail / Hiking - 2.2 miles
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail / Hiking - 0.5 miles
Devil ’s Den Trail / Hiking - 5.5 miles
Elephant Tusk Trail / Hiking - 16 miles
Hot Springs Canyon Rim trail / Hiking - 6 miles
Horseback riding
PO Box 6, Terlingua , TX 79852
800-887-4331
Rafting
P.O. Box 317, Terlingua, TX 79852
1-800-545-4240