Old Maverick is now open to high clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles. All other previously closed roads will remain closed due to unsafe conditions.
Communications Center
Big Bend National Park
PO Box 129
Big Bend Nat’l Park, TX 79834
Phone 432-477-1187
Fax 432-477-1178
From: Bratton, Scott P on behalf of BIBE Communications Center, NPS <bibe_communications_center@nps.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 9:48 AM
Subject: Road Updates
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 9:48 AM
Subject: Road Updates
Rangers are currently conducting road inspections on both River Rd and Old Maverick. The paved road to Sante Elena Canyon will be closed for the foreseeable future due to flooding and unsafe conditions. We will send out an update on River Rd to Gravel Pit and Old Maverick when the inspections are done. Thank you for your understanding, I know this is important to you.
Communications Center
Big Bend National Park
PO Box 129
Big Bend Nat’l Park, TX 79834
Phone 432-477-1187
Fax 432-477-1178