Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park is a 311,000-acre (126,000 ha) state park managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and located on the Rio Grande in Brewster and Presidio counties, Texas, United States.
A state park, 13 mi east of Presidio
Summers are hot
June and July highs run 101–103°, and about 189 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
No airline airport nearby
The closest airport with airline service is Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM), 194 miles away.
Presidio is the nearest base
Presidio is 13 miles west, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar and Nov
February, March and November are the mild months, with highs of 74–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1988
Big Bend Ranch State Park dates from 1988 and is run by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Presidio. Green months are the mild ones.
Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park is a 311,000-acre (126,000 ha) state park managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and located on the Rio Grande in Brewster and Presidio counties, Texas, United States. It is the largest state park in Texas and offers a rugged, remote, and scenic wilderness. The state park's headquarters is located in Lajitas, Texas, at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center. The park is open year-round and an admission fee is charged.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1988
- Area
- 486 square miles
- Elevation
- 3,278 ft
- Run by
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Listed
- International Dark Sky Park (2017)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Where to stay near Big Bend Ranch State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Presidio (9) and Study Butte (11).
Presidio
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
2,909 people
13 mi west of Big Bend Ranch
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Big Bend Ranch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presidio | 13 mi west | 20 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 motel | 2,909 | $79K |
| Study Butte 47% vacation homes | 39 mi east | 1 hr | 11 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 114 | — |
| Terlingua | 38 mi southeast | 1 hr | 10 3 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 178 | $110K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Big Bend Ranch
Other well-known places within 65 miles.
Big draw58 mi National ParkBig Bend National Park568K visitors a year
54 mi MuseumChinati Foundation
51 mi National park siteRio Grande Wild and Scenic River120 visitors a year
54 mi National Historic SiteBlackwell School National Historic Site65 mi MuseumMuseum of the Big BendPhoto credits
Big Bend National Park: TripOfALifestyle.com, CC BY 4.0 · Chinati Foundation: Jgc3, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River: Unknown, Public domain · Blackwell School National Historic Site: David Larson, Public domain
Visiting Big Bend Ranch
What town is Big Bend Ranch State Park near?
Presidio, TX, about 13 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Big Bend Ranch State Park?
February, March and November, with highs of 74–82°.
What is the closest airport to Big Bend Ranch State Park?
Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM), about 194 miles away. The nearest big hub is El Paso (ELP), about 205 miles.
Where should I stay near Big Bend Ranch State Park?
Presidio (13 mi, 9 places to stay), Study Butte (39 mi, 11 places to stay) and Terlingua (38 mi, 10 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.