Big Bend Quick Facts

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Founded:Β June 12, 1944

Annual Visitors: ~500,000 visitors every year

Size: 800,000 acres

Location: Texas

Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days

Notable Fact: Big Bend is an International Dark Sky Zone

Best Time to Visit Big Bend

The best season to visit Big Bend National Park is November through April. Temperatures are cool to mild in the desert, so the park is accessible without as much concern for heat exhaustion. Keep in mind temperatures are about 20 degrees lower in Chisos Basin than in the rest of the park.

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