Big Bend National Park
Alpine, Texas

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Big Bend National Park, located on the Texas-Mexico border. Activites: backpacking, bicycling, camping, fishing, whitewater rafting, hiking, horseback riding

Park Ratings Explanation of Symbols
Campsites/Overnight Facilities	4 star
Leashed Pets Permitted?	YES
Picnic Areas/Playgrounds	1 star
Solitude	4 star
Trail System	4 star
Water Recreation	2 star
Wildlife	4 star
Ratings are based on a scale of 0 (low) to 4 (high).

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A Week in Big Bend National Park

Location

The nearest major Texas cities are: Alpine

Maps for Big Bend National Park

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Coordinates for GPS Users:

29.25° Latitude -103.25° Longitude (WGS84/NAD83; decimal degrees)
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Reservations

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Volunteer Opportunities

Check the park's volunteer positions listing for detailed information. Volunteers are needed for activities such as visitor services, trail maintenance, construction, office/computer work and some biological work.

Official Contact Information

The National Park is managed by the National Park Service.

Big Bend National Park
P.O. Box 129
Big Bend National Park, TX 79834

Telephone: (915)477-2251

Big Bend National ParkAlpine, Texas