Big Bend · TX · National Park

Big Bend, TXBig Bend is a national park in Texas. The best time to visit is generally February, March, April, October, November and December. It is a certified dark-sky park, prized for stargazing on clear nights.Best time to visit Big BendFebruary, March, April, October, November and December tend to bring the best balance of weather, access and conditions. Around then, daytime highs average about 78°F and overnight lows near 60°F.Weather in Big BendBig Bend is in the Chihuahuan Desert. Sunshine is abundant year-round. Spring (March) is typically warm and pleasant and is the park's busiest season. Summer heat begins in May. It is extremely HOT. Temperatures vary greatly between the desert which is usually well above 100 degrees F by late morning, and the Chisos Mountains, which can be 10-15 degrees cooler. May - August are the hottest months. Fall and Winter (Nov-Feb) are mild and pleasant, but some freezing does occur. Snow is rare.Big Bend weather by month

January: average high 60°F, average low 41°F

February: average high 63°F, average low 43°F

March: average high 72°F, average low 51°F

April: average high 80°F, average low 58°F

May: average high 88°F, average low 66°F

June: average high 92°F, average low 71°F

July: average high 91°F, average low 71°F

August: average high 89°F, average low 71°F

September: average high 85°F, average low 66°F

October: average high 78°F, average low 60°F

November: average high 68°F, average low 50°F

December: average high 63°F, average low 46°F

SkywatchingBig Bend is a certified dark-sky park. Skies are typically clearest in January, May, June, July, September, October and November.See what's in the sky this seasonKnow before you go

Entrance fee: about $30 per vehicle.

21 campgrounds in and around the park.

Campgrounds in and around Big Bend

Aux Arc (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Big Bend (ok) (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Big Bend (wv) (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Big Bend Backcountry Camping (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Big Bend Group (yuba River) (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Big Bend Group Sites (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Blue Meadow (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, Tx) (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, Tx) (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Cottonwood (Big Bend, Tx) (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Indian Springs (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

Jess Judy (reservable) — book on Recreation.gov

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