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When is the best time to visit Big Bend National Park?

I took a job in San Antonio about six months ago, but I’m itching to explore a bit of West Texas. Coworkers told me that Big Bend National Park is spectacular, but I’m not sure when to book my trip. What is the best time to visit Big Bend National Park?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Although it’s the biggest national park in
Texas
, Big Bend is also one of the least visited. As a result, you can pick just about any time to visit if you’re worried about crowds.
However, many agree that the best time to visit Big Bend National park is in the spring. By going before summer, you can avoid the scorching temperatures that often reach triple digits during the summer.
During your visit to Big Bend National Park, make sure that you add a few of these activities and excursions to your itinerary:
  • Take a soak in the natural hot springs, which stay 105 degrees year-round.
  • Head out on the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive for spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert.
  • Stop at Fossil Discovery Exhibit to learn about the history and geology of the park.
  • Take a short ferry ride across the border to Boquillas, Mexico, for lunch. Don’t forget your passport!
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