Discover the Best of Big Bend

Big Bend National Park is a geological marvel evidenced in sea fossils and dinosaur bones to volcanic dikes that mar the desert landscape. It's a world of species diversity from the meandering river corridor that sidles across the desert floor to the sky island ridge tops that reach for the stars. It's a place where you can still hear the whispers of pioneers, ranchers, miners, and Native American

Big Bend Ranch State Park, just west of Big Bend National Park, offers views of rugged volcanic landscapes and many opportunities for backcountry solitude. The drive along River Road from Presidio to Lajitas hugging the Rio Grande is a top scenic drive.

Get maps, obtain permits, and  pay entry fees at Barton-Warnock Visitors Center, outside Lajitas, or Fort Leaton, just outside Presidio.

Terlingua Ghost Town: Sip a cold beverage, catch an impromptu jam session with local musicians, and watch the setting sun cast magical light on the Chisos Mountains on the iconic porch . 

We recommend getting on the dinner seating list at the Starlight Theater early. Enjoy the view or browse Terlingua Trading Company the while you wait!

Boquillas, Mexico. Bring your passport for an unforgettable experience across the border! The Boquillas crossing is east of Rio Grande Village, on the eastern edge of Big Bend National Park. 

You'll be greeted by a park service ranger who will go over regulations and what to expect in the crossing and returning. You'll be ferried across the river and have a choice to walk, ride a burro, or in a tru

Lajitas Golf Resort lies between Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. This 27,000 acre Texas resort is famous for its solitude, natural beauty and rugged desert environment. 

The resort features a restaurant and bar, Black Jack’s Crossing world-class 18-hole golf course, zip line, family horseback rides, and a spa.

Study Butte, at the intersection of TX Highway 118 and FM 170, is where you'll find fuel, groceries, hardware, liquor store, bank with ATM, post office, several restaurants, and outfitters for hiking, jeeping, and river running.

Need supplies? Cottonwood General Store, in Study Butte near the entrance to Big Bend National Park, has firewood, groceries, propane, and a wide selection of just about an