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ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 5/25/2026 12:00 AM EDT

CLOSED: Old Maverick and the road between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon

The last 8 miles of Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, from Castolon to Santa Elena Canyon, are currently closed due to flooding. Old Maverick Road is also closed. Please use caution when traveling in the area. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

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ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 5/25/2026 12:00 AM EDT

CLOSED: Old Maverick and the road between Castolon and Santa Elena Canyon

The last 8 miles of Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, from Castolon to Santa Elena Canyon, are currently closed due to flooding. Old Maverick Road is also closed. Please use caution when traveling in the area. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 11/5/2025 12:00 AM EST

What to Expect During Government Funding Lapse

The following [amenities, areas, trails, overlooks, visitor centers, or facilities] are not currently open or accessible at this time: most park visitor centers and both entrance stations. Panther Junction Visitor Center is open.

"How deserted lies the city,
once so full of people!
How like a widow is she,
who once was great among the nations!
She who was queen among the provinces
has now become a slave."

Lamentations 1:1 #Bibe #mourning #hopelessness

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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 9/8/2025 2:34 PM EDT

Road Closures

The road between Cottonwood Campground and Santa Elena Canyon, Hot Springs Road, Old Ore Road, River Road West to Glenn Springs Road, and Black Gap Road remain closed due to the flood damage. Old Maverick Road is open to high-clearance, 4x4 vehicles only.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 8/20/2025 7:20 PM EDT

Pardon Our Dust: Chisos Basin Improvement Projects to Begin May 1, 2026

Work on two large construction projects in the Chisos Basin will begin in May 2026 and continue for approximately two years. Major disruptions in visitor access to the Chisos Basin are expected during this time. Big Bend National Park will remain OPEN.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 9/8/2025 2:34 PM EDT

Road Closures

The road between Cottonwood Campground and Santa Elena Canyon, Hot Springs Road, Old Ore Road, River Road West to Glenn Springs Road, and Black Gap Road remain closed due to the flood damage. Old Maverick Road is open to high-clearance, 4x4 vehicles only.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 8/29/2025 9:21 AM EDT

Road Closures

Route 16 (Cottonwood Campground–Santa Elena Canyon Overlook), Hot Springs Road, Old Ore Road, River Road West to Glenn Springs Road, and Black Gap Road remain closed due to the July flooding. Old Maverick Road is open to high-clearance 4x4 vehicles only.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 8/20/2025 7:21 PM EDT

Road Closures

Due to multiple flooding events in July, the following road closures are in effect until further notice: Hot Springs Rd, Old Ore Rd, River Road West to Glenn Springs Rd, and Black Gap Rd. Old Maverick Road is open, 4x4 is currently needed.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 8/20/2025 7:20 PM EDT

Pardon Our Dust: Chisos Basin Improvement Projects to Begin May 1, 2026

Work on two large construction projects in the Chisos Basin will begin in May 2026 and continue for approximately two years. Major disruptions in visitor access to the Chisos Basin are expected during this time. Big Bend National Park will remain OPEN.

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/chisos-basin-access.htm

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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 8/3/2025 12:25 PM EDT

Road Closures

Due to multiple flooding events in July, the following road closures are in effect until further notice: the paved road between the Boat Access Ramp and Santa Elena Canyon Overlook, and most dirt roads. Old Maverick Road is open, 4x4 is currently needed.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/30/2025 2:28 PM EDT

Road Closures

Due to multiple flooding events in July, the following road closures are in effect until further notice: the paved road between the Boat Access Ramp and Santa Elena Canyon Overlook, and most dirt roads. Old Maverick Road is open, 4x4 is currently needed.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/28/2025 1:31 PM EDT

Road Closures

Due to multiple storms and flooding events in July, the following road closures are in effect until further notice: the paved road between Cottonwood Campground to Santa Elena Canyon, and all dirt roads.

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⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 7/28/2025 1:29 PM EDT

No Gas or Diesel in the Park

Gas and diesel fuel are currently not available in the park. The gas pumps at Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village are out of service until further notice. Please fill up with gas in either Marathon or Terlingua before entering the park.

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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/22/2025 10:41 AM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding on July 3, 2025, and more heavy rainfall on July 21, the following road closures are in effect until further notice: the paved road between Cottonwood Campground to Santa Elena Canyon, and all dirt roads.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/22/2025 10:38 AM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding on July 3, 2025, followed by heavy rainfall on July 21, the following road closures are in effect until further notice: the paved road between Cottonwood Campground to Santa Elena Canyon, and all dirt roads.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/20/2025 9:39 AM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding from the July 3, 2025 storm, several roads are closed: Cottonwood to Santa Elena Canyon, Old Ore, Old Maverick, River Road East/West, Hot Springs, Black Gap, Paint Gap, and Croton Spring. Check conditions before traveling.

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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/19/2025 10:35 AM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding from the July 3, 2025 storm, several roads are closed: Cottonwood to Santa Elena Canyon, Old Ore, Old Maverick, River Road East/West, Hot Springs, Black Gap, Paint Gap, and Croton Spring. Check conditions before traveling.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/18/2025 9:49 AM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding from the July 3, 2025 storm, several roads are closed: Cottonwood to Santa Elena Canyon, Old Ore, Old Maverick, River Road East/West, Hot Springs, Black Gap, Paint Gap, and Croton Spring. Check conditions before traveling.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/15/2025 3:11 PM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding from the July 3, 2025 storm, several roads are closed: Cottonwood to Santa Elena Canyon, Old Ore, Old Maverick, River Road East/West, Hot Springs, Black Gap, Paint Gap, and Croton Spring. Check conditions before traveling.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/14/2025 2:13 PM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding from the July 3, 2025 storm, several roads are closed: Cottonwood to Santa Elena Canyon, Old Ore, Old Maverick, River Road East/West, Hot Springs, Black Gap, Paint Gap, and Croton Spring. Check conditions before traveling.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/14/2025 9:14 AM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding, some roads in the park are closed until further notice: the paved road between Cottonwood Campground and Santa Elena Canyon, Hot Springs Rd, Old Maverick Rd, as well as most other dirt roads.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/14/2025 9:13 AM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding, some roads in the park are closed until further notice: the paved road between Cottonwood Campground and Santa Elena Canyon, Hot Springs Rd, Old Maverick Rd, as well as most other dirt roads.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 7/11/2025 10:11 AM EDT

Panther Junction Gas Station Store Closed

Panther Junction Gas Station Store is closed for a remodel, but gas is still available.

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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/10/2025 2:36 PM EDT

Panther Junction Gas Pumps Temporarily Out of Service

The gas pumps at the Panther Junction gas station are out of service. The concessioner hopes to have them repaired by Friday, July 11. Gasoline is available at the Rio Grande Village camper store and in Terlingua.

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⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 7/5/2025 5:46 PM EDT

Road Closures

Due to flooding, some roads in the park are closed until further notice: the paved road between Cottonwood Campground and Santa Elena Canyon, Hot Springs Rd, Old Maverick Rd, as well as most other dirt roads. The Boquillas Crossing is temporarily closed.

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 6/11/2025 9:44 AM EDT

Pardon Our Dust: Chisos Basin Improvement Projects to Begin in Fall 2025

Work on two large construction projects in the Chisos Basin will begin in Fall 2025 and continue for approximately two years. Major disruptions in visitor access to the Chisos Basin are expected during this time. Big Bend National Park will remain (1/2)

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ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 4/16/2025 3:21 PM EDT

Temporary Trail Closure to Protect Nesting Falcons

From February 1st through April 18, a portion of the East Rim Trail in the Chisos Mountains will be closed to protect nesting falcons. The closure includes East Rim backpacking campsites ER-4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. For details and a map, click (1/2)

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ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 4/16/2025 3:02 PM EDT

Pardon Our Dust: Chisos Basin Improvement Projects to Begin in August

Work on two large construction projects in the Chisos Basin will begin in Auguts 2025 and continue for approximately two years. Major disruptions in visitor access to the Chisos Basin are expected during this time. Big Bend National Park will remain OPEN.

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/chisos-basin-access.htm

Big Bend National Park #bibe #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 4/15/2025 9:54 AM EDT

Temporary Trail Closure to Protect Nesting Falcons

From February 1st through May 31st, a portion of the East Rim Trail in the Chisos Mountains will be closed to protect nesting falcons. The closure includes East Rim backpacking campsites ER-4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. For details and a map, click (1/2)

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ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 3/24/2025 9:58 AM EDT

Panther Junction Gas Pumps CLOSED Tuesday 3/25

Gas pumps will be closed for repairs beginning Tuesday 3/25. Gas/Diesel is available at Rio Grande Village Store.

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ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 3/5/2025 9:32 AM EST

Big Bend Spring = Full Campgrounds

March is the busiest time of the year in Big Bend. Please plan ahead and do NOT travel all the way to Big Bend without camping/lodging arrangements. Be prepared for full parking and busy facilities. Select "more" below for further details.

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/advice-for-busy-times.htm