Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River · TX
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/rigr
- Location
- Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River (29.881, -102.319)
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Hours
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic Rivertoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
1
- Rio Grande Village Visitor Centerhours not postedDirections
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $30.00
Entrance Fee to Big Bend National Park. This fee includes all occupants of a private, non-commercial vehicle and is valid for 7 days