Old Maverick is open to 4X4 high clearance vehicles only. Please stress to guest that the Park does not have the means to rescue and if they get stuck it will be their responsibility to arrange a recovery.
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: Monday, May 25, 2026 11:35 AM
Subject: Road Update for Castolon
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 11:35 AM
Subject: Road Update for Castolon
The road from Castolon to Sante Elena Canyon has been inspected. Several low areas have a minimum of 1 foot of water and mud. It is not safe to allow visitor traffic at this time. RT 16 (Road to Santa Elena Canyon) is CLOSED. We are still waiting for a report on Old Maverick Rd and will send out an update when complete.
Communications Center
Big Bend National Park
PO Box 129
Big Bend Nat’l Park, TX 79834
Phone 432-477-1187
Fax 432-477-1178