Big Bend National Park

About Big Bend National Park

Big Bend is one of the least visited national parks in the US, but 801,000 hectares await you to explore and enjoy. Big Bend was the first national park in North America and the second - least visited - according to the National Park Service (NPS).

Big Bend has been home to people for many centuries, and here you can explore some of the oldest and oldest sites in the world - some as old as 150 years.

The Spanish crossed the Rio Grande as early as the 14th century, and the Comanche Indians traveled to Mexico in the 17th and 18th centuries to invade the border with Mexico. In the 19th century, the Comanches crossed the river, but Anglo-American farmers did not engage in agriculture until the 1920s, when border unrest ended. Mexican settlers began farming along the banks of the floodplain and in parts of Big Bend National Park and other national parks in 1900.

Cotton and food crops have been grown in the park since its inception, as well as in other parts of Big Bend National Park and other national parks since the 19th century.

Here, many species are at the extreme limits of their distribution, and many of them overlap or meet here. Latin American species (many from the tropics) are native to the far north, while northern species and brooding species often live far south in winter. Big Bend National Park is also home to some of the most diverse and diverse ecosystems in North America and the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

Contrasting altitude differences lead to additional diverse microclimates, which further increase the diversity and diversity of the plant and animal world as well as the biodiversity of birds and mammals.

For those who want to camp inland and in the backpack, Big Bend offers a number of primitive campsites and country roads. Most of the campsites are located along the Desert River Road, but some campsites are also located in other parts of the park, such as the Great Basin and the South Fork River.

There is no fee for using these pitches and no permit is required in the hinterland, but some pitches offer amenities such as fireplaces, picnic tables, water, showers, toilets, fireplaces, etc.

Trailers up to 20 "and campers over 24" are recommended, as the road winds through the hinterland and does not have access to the main camping sites or parking lots of the park. Water-filled toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces and showers are available, but you must call 1-877-444-6777 for more information about these and other camping options.

The Chisos Basin Campsite has six group campsites, which are available only by prior reservation.

Each pitch - the campsite has a minimum occupancy of 10 people and the maximum number of people staying at the ChiisOS Basin group campsite is 118. Big Bend National Park cannot be reserved, but the park offers reservations for a limited period of time per day.

Tents larger than 8 x 8 are not recommended due to the space available, but the group campsite Chisos Basin has a maximum capacity of 8 tents per person. The L, P, Q and R sites are occupied by at least 10 people and the maximum number of people staying at each site. The locations N and O are occupied by a maximum of 14 persons and The location M has a total of 12 campsites with 20 persons each. The locations M, N, O, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L and M are each occupied by a maximum of 10 persons.

Tents larger than 8 x 8 are not recommended due to the space available, but the group campsites in the Chisos basin have a maximum capacity of 8 tents per person. There are 12 pitches with a total of 20 persons.

The Cotonwood campsite has a maximum capacity of 25 people for groups, with a total capacity of 20 people per pitch. To reserve a group campsite, call the parking office at (888) 762-4357. Group campsites are accessible on foot only during the camp and only available by reservation.

The Big Bend National Park cannot be reserved for Cotonwood Campsite or any of the other group campsites in the park, or for any other campsite in Big Bend.

Reservations for 43 pitches are possible from 15 November to 15 April and 100 pitches per campsite have running water, electricity, fireplaces, toilets, showers, campsites, picnic tables, a fireplace and other amenities.

Big Bend National Park cannot be reserved and four group campsites are only available by prior reservation. Each pitch per campsite has a minimum occupancy of 10 people and the Rio Grande Village campsite has a maximum occupancy of 120 people, which is the maximum number of people in a single group campsite in the park.

The area on the east side of the comfort station includes locations A and B, and the maximum occupancy at these locations is 20 people.

The area on the west side of the comfort station is covered by locations C and D, and the maximum occupancy at these locations is 20 persons.

This is the only campsite with access to the park, and the property is available on the basis of First come, First service. The maximum occupancy at this location is 40 persons and there is a trailer, which is operated as a concession. This group of campsites is accessible on foot only during the camp, but there are no trailers or other discounts at this campsite.

To log in and log in to the Big Bend National Park Facebook page and Twitter account, full connectivity is required. The price starts at $1,500 for a single day, $2,000 for two days and $3,400 for three days.

A 1978 law created the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River and required the National Park Service to search 127 miles downstream from the park. The scenic river designation Wild / Sc offers protection and preserves the unspoilt character of the river section as well as the preservation and care of recreation and nature conservation. The Big Bend National Park borders for 118 miles the El Paso - San Antonio Expressway, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and about 69 miles are within the park. It starts at the Texas border and goes downstream to the Texas-Oklahoma border and then into the Colorado River basin.

If you want to take a river cruise, you have two options: you can bring your own equipment, rent equipment or hire a guide to provide you with permits, food, equipment and shuttles. Canyon TripsColorado CanyonAlthough located in Big Bend Ranch State Park and managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the canyon includes the Colorado River and its tributaries, as well as the Rio Grande River.

Swimmers vary between 9 and 21 miles depending on where they get in and out, but the most popular sections are the Lajitas, the Rio Grande and the Colorado River and its tributaries. The Colorado Canyon is carved out of glowing rocks, while the three largest of the canyons in the park are carved out of limestone. A trip to the Lajita's will take you through the 21-mile long stretch and swim in the river, with swimmers varying in length from nine to 21 kilometres depending on the point of entry / exit.

Permits are available and self-registration is also possible at any location, but you have to pay a user fee. Each trip is offered on the basis of First come, first served, with a maximum of two people per trip per day.

Big Bend is a habitat that stretches from the Chihuahuan Desert to the Rio Grande and Chisos Mountains, and is home to plants, animals, stories and human history that offer children many opportunities to explore them. There are several easy hikes that children of all ages can take, including the Lost Mine Trail and the Great Bend Trail, as well as several more challenging hikes. The Lost Mine Trail is the best challenge for older children and an excellent day trip. Children visiting the park can visit the Big Bend National Park Museum, the Grand Canyon of the United States and many other national parks and monuments.

For those who involve children in ranger programs, guided hikes, guided exploration of the park's natural resources and a variety of activities for children of all ages and ages are included.

Check your schedule to make sure you are using all the available programs and visit one of the park's visitor centers to get directions and other suggestions.

Big Bend's Junior Ranger program is designed for kids 7 to 15 years old, so learn how to become a Junior Ranger of Big Bend below.

Required activities include participating in a ranger-led program, visiting historical areas, walking paths in the park and activities on this site that promote direct experience and discovery in various park environments. Children can also explore the park with a variety of activities, such as hiking, camping, fishing, hiking and much more.

The Junior Ranger Activity Book is $2 and is available at the park's visitor center. Certificates, badges, patches and bookmarks are also available. Children and adults alike will benefit from the opportunity to share their experiences as Big Bend Junior Rangers.

The Big Bend National Park Junior Ranger Activity Book is available at the park's visitor center and online at http: / / www.bigbendnationalpark.org / jr.

The Big Bend National Park Junior Ranger Activity Book is available at the park's visitor center and online at http: / / www.bigbendnationalpark.org / rangers.

The Big Bend National Park Junior Ranger Activity Book is available at the park's visitor center and online at http: / / www.bigbendnationalpark.org / rangers.

The Big Bend National Park Junior Ranger Activity Book is available at the park's visitor center and online at http: / / www.bigbendnationalpark.org / rangers.

The headquarters of Big Bend National Park are located in the park's visitor center at 1,500 feet in Big Bend, Texas.