The Big Bend of the Rio Grande, along the border with Mexico, is unique Chihuahuan Desert environment unlike any other country north of the border. The Rio Grande flows for 110 miles along national park boundary, with additional stretches of attractive paddling immediately up and downstream. Hot springs, exotic wildlife, and slickrock side canyons beckon to kayakers or canoeists. Then pedal Big Bend on pavement and dirt jeep trails. Two-lane pavement leads steeply into the Chisos Mountains and to other park attractions, and long touring loops extend north to Fort Davis and west to Marfa and Presidio.
Summer can be brutally hot.
Winter months are more temperate, but the river is at its lowest level. From Highway 90, to the north, reach the park via Highway 118 from Alpine, Highway 385 from Marathon, or Highways 67 and 170 from Marfa. Work Outdoors at GORP Jobs Click Here. All rights reserved. Privacy policy .