Old Maverick has been evaluated and the gate has been opened.  All traffic must follow posted signage to ensure safety.  RT 16 (Santa Elena Canyon) remains closed until the water has dried up and road crews can clear the debris.  Remember, vehicle drivers are responsible for recovery of their own vehicles, should they become...

After inspection, Hot Springs is open.  There are some areas with puddles in the parking lots, please proceed with caution, but it is open. Communications Center Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend Nat'l Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-1187 Fax 432-477-1178

Woodie Wagon Day rolls around every third Saturday of July, honoring the distinctive and beloved classic cars with their iconic wooden bodywork. These vintage vehicles evoke a sense of nostalgia for beach culture, surf trips, and family adventures. Join car enthusiasts in admiring these unique automotive treasures and sharing your own woodie...

Corrected PJ Rain levels. 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

Our partners with TFEMS have posted the following update: Flood warning for north Brewster County. Storms are beginning to develop in the south parts of Brewster Co. Be weather aware. Any amount of rain can cause the flooding of roadways and creeks. Report any flooding to this page via direct message. The National Weather Service in...

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: Becraft, Andrew J <Andrew_Becraft@nps.gov&gt; Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:08 PM To: BIBE Communications Center, NPS <bibe_communications_center@nps.gov&gt;; NPS BIBE Management...

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

Brief Weather Update Showers and thunderstorms have become more isolated to scattered today, but coverage is expected to increase Thursday and Friday as an upper‑level system moves into the region. Heavy rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches—with isolated amounts up to 4 to 6 inches—remain possible through late week across the Permian Basin, Trans...

Just as a reminder, this is what you can expect from the river as we get more rain.  Remember, just because it is not raining here, doesn't mean it isn't raining upriver.  Don't get caught off guard. Hot Springs - Water level at the edge of the springs is about 4.46 feet and 943 cfs.  Anything above is flooding the springs,...