National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service:  U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
Big Bend National ParkCastolon compound, 1930s
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Big Bend National Park
Firearms in the Park
 
Members of the 14th U.S. Cavalry at Glenn Springs, 1916.
NPS/Big Bend National Park
Members of the 14th U.S. Cavalry pose in front of the W.K. Ellis home at Glenn Springs, 1916.
 

Due to a recent order from the US District Court in the District of Columbia,loaded and assembled firearms are not allowed within the national Park until the injunction has been lifted. 

 

This rule applies to individuals with Texas State concealed carry firearm permits.

 

Break down and unload handguns and long guns before entering the park.

 

This regulation may change as the court case progresses.

 

National Park Service Arrowhead logo
Superintendent's Compendium
The rules you need to know.
more...
Park ranger on horseback
Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations
Federal law pertaining to the National Parks
more...
Biplanes over the Big Bend  

Did You Know?
From 1929 to 1943, Elmo Johnson's Ranch served as a U.S. Army Air Corps landing field. The field was a popular weekend destination for pilots—a place to combine flying exercises with recreation such as hunting, fishing, exploring Indian caves, and taking burro rides into Mexico.
more...

Last Updated: March 23, 2009 at 14:05 EST