Big Bend National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
U.S. national park located in Southern Texas, bordering Mexico
About Big Bend National Park
Big Bend National Park is named for the huge left-turn the Rio Grande makes as the river snakes its way through theTexasdesert—creating a natural boundary withMexicoand giving the state its distinctive bottom shape. Covering 801,163 acres (324,219 hectares, a bit smaller thanLong Island) but with only 300-350,000 visitors a year, Big Bend is one of the largest national parks in the lower 48 states yet one of the least visited. Most of the park is backcountry—the brunt of activity is clustered around the few developed areas. Even during the busiest times, hitting a desert trail or backroad is all that's needed to find solitude; the rest of the year is so uncrowded, you'll feel like you have the park to yourself. Thebusy seasonis from mid-November through the first of week of January (especi
Top Attractions in Big Bend National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Big Bend National Park:
- ★Big Bend River Tours
- ★Desert Sports
- ★Far Flung Outdoor Center
- ★Lone Star Trekking
Where to Eat in Big Bend National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Chisos Mountains Lodge Restaurant
Where to Stay in Big Bend National Park
- 🏨Chisos Basin Campground
- 🏨Chisos Mountains Lodge
- 🏨Cottonwood Campground
- 🏨Rio Grande Village Campground
- 🏨Rio Grande Village RV
Big Bend National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: