Dugout Wells
Great shady spot for watching wildlife as well as natural and cultural history.
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Dugout Wells Details
The Dugout Wells area has picnic benches and is a very comfortable place to stop and rest. The oasis provides plenty of shade and shelter from the hot sun and the picnic area also offers vault toilets. Dugout Wells is also a terrific spot to spy some of the parks abundant wildlife. While you're here, you should check out the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Trail which begins at Dugout Wells and is only 0.5 miles long. It's a nice desert stroll that allows for an up close view of a typical Chihuahuan Desert habitat complete with prickly pear cacti and ocotillo. You can access the Dugout Wells off the road between Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.5
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dugout Wells
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Dugout Wells Picnic Area
Great spot to cool down and eat a meal while surrounded by a beautiful oasis. Restrooms available.
5.6 mi away
Pine Canyon Trail
An easy 2.6-mile out and back trail that packs a lot of scenery into a short distance.
5.7 mi away
Big Bend National Park
A swath of Chihuahuan Desert larger than the state of Rhode Island is protected at Big Bend National Park, located in West Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border.
5.7 mi away
Big Bend National Park
A swath of Chihuahuan Desert larger than the state of Rhode Island is protected at Big Bend National Park, located in West Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border.
5.9 mi away
Panther Junction Service Station
One of two service stations inside the park, Panther Junction Service Station has gas, diesel and limited groceries and souvenirs.
