Big Bend National Park entrance fee is $30 for 15 passengers using a non-commercial vehicle, for private vehicles $30, motorists $25, and individual $15; all the passes are valid for seven days. However, you don’t need to go alone; the government has given free passes to all students who wish to visit the national park. NPS photo/Big Bend National Park. South Rim. Difficulty:Strenuous; Distance 12-14.5 miles round trip Begin at Basin Trailhead. This challenging trail is well worth the 2,000 foot gain, as midway are the stunning vistas from the South Rim. Ascend either the steeper Pinnacles or more gradual Laguna Meadows Trail. Nature seekers, the National Park Service is offering entrance fee-free days in 2023, including Big Bend National Park. Park Mailing Address Big Bend National Park PO Box 129 Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 Phone 432-477-2251 Park Websites www nps gov/bibe www nps gov/rigr On matters relating to the Paisano: National Park Service Editor, The Big Bend Paisano PO Box 129 Big Bend National Park, TX 79834 bibe_info@nps gov This issue was printed with support from From Interstate 10, take State Highway 385 south to Fort Stockton and into Marathon. From Marathon, drive 40 miles south on State Highway 385 to the north entrance of Big Bend National Park. Drive straight for 26 miles to Park Headquarters at Panther Junction. Turn left and proceed for 20 miles to the Rio Grande Village area. The fort is open daily (except Christmas Day) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the Big Bend Ranch State Park website to learn about exploring the park. Please read our Policies on Dogs at Big Bend Ranch State Park before bringing your pet. Extreme heat warning. In warm weather months, be prepared for extreme heat. This campsite, NM1, is the perfect spot to relax and get a great practice in. NM1 is one of the park's many backcountry, car camp sites. You will need to get a permit at Panther Junction, and it will cost $12, along with your park entrance fee. Once permit is obtained, take the main road east about 5 or 6 miles to Glen Springs Road and turn left. Day 1: Fort Worth – Big Bend NP. Leave no later than 6 a.m., and it will be better if you can leave around 5. Your first quick stop will be in Fort Stockton to see Paisano Pete, the giant roadrunner statue. Address: East Dickinson Boulevard & North Main Street, Fort Stockton, TX 79735. Driving time from Fort Worth: 6 hr. Vay Tiền Nhanh Chỉ Cần Cmnd.

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