Drive to Big Bend

Routes, Drive Times & Road Tips to Big BendBig Bend sits deep in far West Texas. Whether you’re coming from El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, choose the route that matches your arrival town and the part of the park you want...

Drive from Houston

Houston to Big Bend: Best Routes, Drive Times & Road TipsThe trip from Houston to Big Bend is a true cross-Texas adventure—piney woods to Hill Country to wide-open desert. Expect roughly 8–9 hours of drive time and about 540–600 miles, depending on your route and...

Fly to Big Bend

Commercial & Private Air Travel Options for Big BendPicture yourself sweeping over endless West Texas plains, the sun glinting off distant mesas as you descend into the rugged embrace of Big Bend’s wild frontier. By flying into El Paso, Midland, or even chartering...

Travel to Big Bend by Train

Experience the Historic Sunset Limited Rail RouteBoard Amtrak’s Sunset Limited—the oldest continuously operating named train in the U.S.—for a scenic journey between New Orleans and Los Angeles. This route stops in Alpine, TX three times weekly, offering a relaxed way...

Vehicle Rentals to Big Bend

Convenient Vehicle Rental Options to Big Bend from El Paso, Midland, Alpine & MoreFlying in? Renting a vehicle at a major airport is the fastest, most reliable way to reach Big Bend National Park—and gives you the freedom to explore every scenic mile on your own...

Drive from San Antonio

San Antonio to Big Bend: Scenic Road Trip Highlights & Hidden Stops Along the WayAt roughly 430 miles, the journey from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park takes you from the Hill Country’s rolling hills into West Texas’s rugged desert. Plan for about 7–8 hours of...

Alpine

Hub of the Big Bend Region Alpine Welcome to Alpine, the heart of the Big Bend region and the area’s primary hub for travel, services, and everyday convenience. With more lodging, dining, shopping, and infrastructure than any surrounding community, Alpine serves as a...

Big Bend National Park

Iconic Landscape in Far West Texas Big Bend National Park Welcome to Big Bend National Park, one of the most extraordinary and remote landscapes in the United States. Located in far West Texas along a sweeping curve of the Rio Grande, the park is known for its desert...

Lajitas

Resort Community in Big Bend Lajitas Welcome to Lajitas, one of the most unique destinations in the Big Bend region. Set along the Rio Grande and surrounded by rugged desert landscapes, Lajitas offers a rare combination of natural beauty and resort-style comfort in...

Terlingua

Historic Big Bend Community Terlingua Welcome to Terlingua, one of the most iconic communities in the Big Bend region. Known for its ghost town history, dramatic desert setting, and unmistakable personality, Terlingua offers visitors far more than a place to stay. It...

Study Butte

Big Bend Gateway Community Study Butte Welcome to Study Butte, the practical basecamp for exploring the Big Bend region. Located at the junction of TX 118 and FM 170, just outside the western entrance area of Big Bend National Park, Study Butte gives travelers the...

Marathon

Historic Big Bend Gateway Town Marathon Welcome to Marathon, a quiet and distinctive West Texas town that offers a very different kind of Big Bend experience. Known for its historic charm, wide-open scenery, and slower pace, Marathon is a place where visitors come to...

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Our Galleries
Our favorite collection of photos, our All-Star Galleries, featuring a variety of subjects, from the flora and fauna of the park to outdoor fun and local buildings of interest.

Check out more of our photos in our Flickr Phototstream >>

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Wildflowers


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Outdoor Fun

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Chisos Mountains

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Rio Grande

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Historic Big Bend


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3 Dreamy Days in Big Bend, Texas

3 Dreamy Days in Big Bend, Texas

Candelilla House Big Bend Holiday Hotel Craggy canyons tower over the mighty Rio Grande in west Texas, separating the United States from Mexico. The Big Bend area of Texas offers a blissful coexistence of mountain terrain and desert plains. Entire mesas covered with...

Hiking Trails for Young Children in Big Bend National Park


Hiking Trails for Young Children in Big Bend National Park


By Belle Peña-Lancaster Planning a trip to the Big Bend Region with children in tote can be a bit intimidating. The road wear you incur while traveling just to get to the Brewster County line is unavoidable, however it’s completely worth it. From one family to another...

Visit Big Bend Flickr Pool

Visit Big Bend Flickr Pool

The best and most extensive collection of Big Bend photos on the web, brought to you by Big Bend fans from around the globe, collected together on the massive Flickr network for your viewing pleasure. Join us and share your treasured memories with our community. View...

Big Bend National Park Photo

Big Bend National Park Photo

This is one of our favorite collections, not just because it focuses on our favorite national park, but because it highlights the beauty and energy of the park. These photos are classic. Join this group and add your own photos! View Pool on Flickr >>...

Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park

The beauty and charm of Big Bend Ranch State Park, captured in a single photo collection--that is what you can look forward to in this gallery. Join this group and add your own photos! View Pool on Flickr >> [flickr_group id="1384107@N25"]

Flickr Favorites

Flickr Favorites

We searched the Flickr universe, investigating every group, gallery, collection, or album that had to do with Big Bend or the surrounding area, and we've chosen to showcase photos from users like you. Please show your support and gratitude for these artists and...