What are the hours at Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River)

How much does it cost to enter Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River?

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River charges $30 per vehicle, valid for 7 days. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River open right now?

Q: Is Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

Wild & Scenic River · TX

Open

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons of stratified rock.

Type: Wild & Scenic River
State: TX
Nearest town: Big Bend National Park

About Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio Grande winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons of stratified rock. For the well prepared, an extended float trip provides opportunities to explore the most remote corner of Texas and experience the ultimate in solitude, self-reliance, and immersion in natural soundscapes.

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Visitor info

AddressRio Grande Wild & Scenic River, 1 Panther Junction, Big Bend National Park, TX 79834

Phone(432) 477-2251

Websitewww.nps.gov/rigr/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River

Entrance fee$30 per vehicle, valid 7 days · fee details ↗

Getting thereSeveral highways lead to Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio to Study Butte (then 26 miles east to park headquarters) or US 90 or US 385 to Marathon (then 70 miles south to park headquarters). Distances between towns and services are considerable. Be sure you have plenty…

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Parks near here

Seminole Canyon State Park 62 mi
Big Bend National Park 68 mi
Amistad National Recreation Area 78 mi
Blackwell School National Historic Site 106 mi
Fort Davis National Historic Site 106 mi
Davis Mountains State Park 108 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.