Other visitor centers have variable seasons and hours. Ranch Road 170 from Presidio to Study Butte, and then State Route 118 to the west entrance Big Bend National Park headquarters is located 70 miles south of Marathon, TX, and 108 miles from Alpine, TX, via Hwy. There is no public transportation to or from the park. Bus service is available to Alpine and Marathon. The Panther Junction and Chisos Basin Visitor Centers are open year-round.
All visitor centers provide information, backcountry permits, and limited exhibits.
All have water and rest rooms, but no hookups. Campsite occupancy is limited to eight people and two vehicles, or one RV plus one vehicle. Showers and laundry facilities are available only at Rio Grande Village. There is a restaurant in the Chisos Basin. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here.