Big Bend

Road Update for Castolon

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,...

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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....

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Daily Report May 25th, 2026

Memorial Day on May 25 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, boating, and summertime for many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s a holiday steeped in American history and tradition. The day actually began as “Decoration...

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D.R. 5.24.26

D.R. 5.24.26 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

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D.R. 5.23.26

D.R. 5.23.26 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

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D.R. 5.22.26

D.R. 5.22.26 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

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D.R. 05.21.26

RT 16 closed due to flooding. North Mavrick closed due to flooding. 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

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D.R. 5.20.2026

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

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D.R. 5.19.26

D.R. 5.19.26 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

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DAILY REPORT MAY 18TH, 2025

I Love Reese’s Day is observed every year on May 18. The holiday was created by the “Hershey Company” in 2010 to celebrate the all-time favorite candy known as ‘Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.’ The company sponsored an online petition, which was signed by 40,000 fans who deemed it fit to give Reese’s its own special holiday. Since its creation by H.B...

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