You can picnic almost anywhere in the park, but be sure to leave the area clean and pack out your trash. Picnic tables are provided at Rio Grande Village, Dugout Wells, Santa Elena Canyon, the Castolon Historic District, the Cottonwood campground, the Chisos Basin, and Persimmon Gap.
Charcoal grills are provided at the Daniel's Ranch picinic area at Rio Grande Village and the Persimmon Gap picnic area. Charcoal only is allowed in the provided grills.