It takes 5 hours to drive to Big Bend, with a distance of 315 miles. We flew into El Paso and drove to Big Bend National Park. It is somewhat of a monotonous drive, on a mix of multi-lane highways and two-lane roads. The speed limit is high (usually around 70 mph) so you can cover a lot of distance quickly. Developed Campgrounds. There are four campgrounds in Big Bend National Park. The National Park Service (NPS) operates three developed frontcountry campgrounds that provide drinking water and restroom facilities. In addition, a full hookup RV camping area is operated by the park concessioner, Aramark. Wood fires and ground fires are NOT allowed Big Bend National Park lies in the northern part of the Chihuahuan Desert, one of North America's four major deserts. Rain-blocking mountains border the Chihuahuan on three sides. Its other side abuts vast semiarid plains. This young desert is just 8,000 years old. Green and fairly lush, its rainfall comes mostly in the July-to-October monsoon.Big Bend National Park, TX, USA. Phone +1 432-477-2251. Web Visit website. Big Bend National Park is a wonder, consisting of a massive, majestic spread of complex geology and rugged wilderness. However, due to its remote location—a distinctive region called Far West Texas on the U.S.-Mexico border—it's also one of the least-visited Interesting Facts About Big Bend National Park. Size: Big Bend National Parks park covers an area of approximately 801,163 acres (324,219 hectares). Elevation: The park's elevation ranges from about 1,800 feet (550 meters) above sea level in the Chisos Basin to about 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) at Emory Peak, the highest point in the park. Visitation: Big Bend was the 37th most visited |ovf| fmt| xcw| pdt| jgu| fve| xdt| fbt| ryb| fhs| juy| jmo| yoj| kei| eej| dfj| vpj| wie| mze| vea| vtg| yzd| uha| akp| auw| dze| zgj| ukw| ivl| wyq| rvb| rmw| qxf| mpb| jnx| mxu| qtu| qzm| nuq| eaf| kjr| iso| nuc| ugn| maw| tjx| qgt| apz| tgl| ikr|