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Mule Ears ViewpointA crystal clear view of famous rock formations, the Mule Ears Peaks!
Parking, Big Bend National Park
Explore Parking in Big Bend National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Parking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Parking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Big Bend National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Tuff CanyonSporting some of the coolest geology in the park, the walls of Tuff Canyon are made of ancient volcanic ash.
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Santa Elena River AccessParking and river access at the Santa Elena Canyon off of the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive.
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Castolon Visitor CenterThe Castolon Visitor Center is open seasonally from November - April from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. with a brief midday closure for lunch.
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Castolon StoreHistoric convenience store with basic groceries, camping supplies and souvenirs. Open year-round.
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Cottonwood Campground$14/night, year-round, 24-hour campground with pit toilets, grills and water. No frills but a whole lot of fun!
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Chisos Basin Visitor CenterOpen 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. year-round with daily, brief lunch-break closures and reduced hours on Christmas Day.
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Chisos CampgroundMost sought after campground in Big Bend. Open 24/7 year-round, with flush toilets and running water.
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Basin Convenience StoreProviding everything travelers need year-round during regular business hours.
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Dugout WellsGreat shady spot for watching wildlife as well as natural and cultural history.
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Boquillas CanyonA moderate 1.4 mile hike that takes you up close to the longest and deepest canyon in the park.
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Rio Grande Village Visitor CenterOpen from November - April, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., with a brief lunch-break closure.
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Rio Grande Village StoreOpen year-round during regular business hours and offers laundry, WiFi, gas, diesel and showers.
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Persimmon Gap Visitor CenterThis visitor center is located at the north entrance to the park and is a great place to gather all the information you could need to start off your Big Bend experience.
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Dog Canyon TrailheadBeginning point of the two northernmost hikes in the park, with a range of difficulty level so anyone can participate.
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Fossil Bone ExhibitA 0.3 mile trail through desert floor, wildflowers and newly renovated fossil display.
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Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff TrailThe Upper Burro Mesa Pouroff Trail is a moderate 4.5 mile out and back trail that leads to the top of a dry waterfall.
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Mesa de AnguilaThe Mesa de Anguila Trail is a difficult 15-mile out and back trail that takes you across all manner of terrain.
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South Rim TrailMust-do 11.9-mile, difficult loop that brings you to one of the best vistas in the park. South Rim is a highly recommended trail.
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Window View TrailOne of the most popular hikes in the park, Window View Trail is a moderate 5.4-mile out and back trail that leads to a beautiful pouroff.
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Grapevine Hills TrailThis easy 2-mile hike ends at an amazing balanced rock formation that is loved by kids and adults alike!
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Pine Canyon TrailAn easy 2.6-mile out and back trail that packs a lot of scenery into a short distance.
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Emory Peak TrailThe strenuous 10.5 mile hike takes you to the highest point in the park with an amazing panoramic view.
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Ore Terminal Trail8.8-mile strenuous hike which follows an old tramway that used to transport ore from Mexico to Texas.
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Marufo Vega Loop Trail14-mile strenuous loop through serene backcountry. This is one of the most popular long day-hikes in the park.
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Dugout Wells Picnic AreaGreat spot to cool down and eat a meal while surrounded by a beautiful oasis. Restrooms available.
