D.R. 7.1.2026

Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat’l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178 DAILYREPORT1.pdf

Road status update

Route 16 (road to Santa Elena Canyon) at mile 0 is closed due to flooding, Old Maverick Rd is closed due to high rainfall and unsuitable conditions.  Further assessments are underway and attempts to reopen the roads are being made.  Please do not attempt to...

River Road East closure

RT 16 is now clear. 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: Koontz, Kevin J on behalf of BIBE Communications Center, NPS <bibe_communications_center@nps.gov&gt; Sent:...

River Road East closure

Please be advised that the “sand pit” area on River Road East has become a mud pit. This area is about 4 miles in past La Clocha. The gates to RRE off of Park Route 12 are temporarily closed to discourage visitors from attempting to traverse the hazard....