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Big Bend National ParkPets can only go where cars go and they must be kept on a 6-foot or shorter leash.
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Big Bend National Park
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Camping at Gravel Pit #4
NPS/Big Bend National Park
Camping at Gravel Pit #4
 

Periodic thefts have been known to occur from unattended vehicles left at locations along the river or in remote campsites or trailhead locations along the River Road. A few simple steps will help prevent damage to your vehicle and theft of contents.

  • Secure belongings and lock your vehicle doors when away from your vehicle or the campsite for long periods of time.
  • Leave nothing of value visible in your parked vehicle.
Dog Canyon  

Did You Know?
Near the north entrance to Big Bend National Park, Dog Canyon cuts through the Santiago Mountains. Although the real source of the canyon's name is unknown, it was called "CaƱon del Perro" by the Spaniards in the late 1700s and early 1800s.
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Last Updated: August 03, 2006 at 17:05 EST