Big Bend Ranch State Park

Texas State Park · Brewster County

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Check your pets and livestock often. If you see unusual wounds or maggots, do not move the animal. Call the Texas Animal Health Commission at (800) 550‑8242 or contact a private veterinarian.
For wildlife with suspicious wounds or maggots, notify park staff or call (512) 389‑4505.

Park Closures
The interior of the park will be closed on the following dates:
5 p.m. on Oct. 4 to 2 p.m. Oct. 8
5 p.m. on Oct. 11 to 2 p.m. Oct. 15
5 p.m. on Nov. 21 to 2 p.m. Nov. 25
5 p.m. on Dec. 6 to 2 p.m. Dec. 10
5 p.m. on Dec. 13 to 2 p.m. Dec. 17
Only permitted hunters will be allowed into the interior of the park on these dates. Contact the park for more information.

Sauceda Ranger Station
Sauceda Ranger Station hours vary and limited services are available. Shower and restrooms are available 24/7.
Check in for camping and day passes at Fort Leaton or Barton Warnock.
Call either of these sites or email us with questions.
Souvenirs and concessions are only available at Fort Leaton or Barton Warnock.
Check back for updates.

🔥 Burn ban in effect

HoursOpen daily.

Entrance fee$5 / adult

CountyBrewster

Elevation2,350 - 5,000 ft

CampingYes

RV hookupsPrimitive only

Cabins / lodgeYes

Book a campsite Directions Official TPWD page Park map Trail map Log a visit Big Bend Ranch Complex Map Parque Estatal Big Bend Ranch Mapa del Complejo Discovery Topographic Map Topographic Map of Fresno Canyon area Topographic Map of Bofecillos Highlands + Cienega & Alamito Lowlands Contrabando Multiuse Trail System Map

Big Bend Ranch State Park entrance fee

$5 per adult

Big Bend Ranch State Park hours

Open daily.

Hours as published by TPWD. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Big Bend Ranch State Park

Rugged volcanic canyons, towering mountains, and deep river gorges defining the largest state park in Texas. Hike, bike, or horseback ride across miles of untamed desert trails, then marvel at some of the darkest night skies in North America.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🚲 Biking
🛶 Paddling
🏊 Swimming
🎣 Fishing
🐎 Equestrian
🔭 Stargazing
🏹 Hunting

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🛖 Cabins
🏨 Lodge
👥 Group Sites
🌿 Nature Center

RV / campsite hookups

⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Primitive Campsites (Drive-in | Interior District)
Primitive Campsites (Drive-in | River District)
Primitive Campsites (Hike-in | Interior District)

Trails

East Main Trail 8.5 mi · Easy
West Main Trail 5 mi · Difficult
Camino Viejo Trail 1.2 mi · Moderate
Contrabandista Spur 0.6 mi · Easy
Crystal Trail 1.3 mi · Moderate
Dog Cholla Trail 1.4 mi · Moderate
Dome Trail 4 mi · Difficult
Rock Quarry Trail 1 mi · Moderate

As listed on the park’s trail map.

Contact

Phone432-424-3327

AddressEast entrance | Barton Warnock, 21800 FM 170, Terlingua, TX 79852

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