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 cross low lying areas that are flooded as Big Bend National Park does not have...

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: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:43 AM Subject: River Road East closure   Please be...

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. Glenn Springs is also looking to be temporarily closed while maintenance works to repair...

Be aware of debris on Route 15 (Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive) and poor conditions on most unpaved roads due to the recent rain.  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

National Camera Day arrives every June 29, celebrating the incredible journey of photography from complicated science to an everyday art form. This day encourages everyone to pick up a camera, whether it’s a professional DSLR or a smartphone, and capture the world around them. Focus on telling your story, experimenting with new techniques, and...

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

D.R. 6.27.26 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

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

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

Upcycling Day sparks creativity every June 24, inviting everyone to transform discarded items into new treasures. This global celebration highlights the power of repurposing, giving materials a second life and reducing waste. Join the movement by finding a project, sharing your creations, or supporting eco-conscious brands. UPCYCLING DAY - June...