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Big Bend National Park
Visitor Centers
 
Taking down the flag; Panther Junction visitor center, 1965.
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Taking down the flag; Panther Junction visitor center, 1965.
 
Big Bend has five visitor center that provide visitor information, entrance fees, permits and other services. Three of these facilities are open year-round, two during the busier season.
 
Year-Round Visitor Centers

Panther Junction Visitor Center
Located at park headquarters, the Panther Junction visitor center is the best over-all beginning point to your visit.
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Chisos Basin Visitor Center
The Basin visitor center includes interactive exhibits on the plants, animals and birds that can be found in the Chisos Mountains.
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Persimmon Gap Visitor Center
Located at the north entrance to the park, the Persimmon Gap visitor center has exihibits that provide information on floating the Rio Grande.
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Seasonal Visitor Centers (November-April)

Castolon Visitor Center 
Located in the historic La Harmonia store building, the Castolon visitor center includes exhibits that explore the multi-faceted history of this border region.
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Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
The Rio Grande Village visitor center includes a small theatre where park films can be shown.
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Passport stamp
National Park Passport Stamps
Find out where to stamp your book!
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Ranger Hat
Ranger-led programs
Join a park ranger to learn more about Big Bend
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Desert road
Arriving after hours
What to do if you arrive in the park after hours
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The landslide is clearly visible for miles  

Did You Know?
The landscape of Big Bend National Park appears to lie stable and quiet, yet the relentless force of erosion continues to wear down the mountains. In 1987 the late evening silence was shattered by a rumbling rockslide, heard for miles. A large scar on the Santiago Mountains marks the spot.
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Last Updated: August 05, 2006 at 18:43 EST