Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River - Plan Your Visit

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National Wild & Scenic Rivers System

Getting There

Plane
The nearest airports served by major airlines are located in Midland/Odessa, Texas and El Paso, Texas.

Rental cars are available at both airports.

Car
Several highways lead to The Rio Grands Wild & Scenic River through Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio tthrough Study Butte, or US 90 or US 385 through Marathon.

Distances between towns and services can be considerable. Always be sure you have plenty of gas, oil, food, and water for your trip. The Big Bend National Park has four camper stores, but supply and selection can be limited. The last major shopping areas (grocery and hardware stores) are Alpine, Fort Stockton, and Del Rio.

Public Transportation
No public transportation is available to this site.