Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
Texas
🟢 🔴 hikes
$30
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.
Entrance fees
$30.00 — Entrance - Private Vehicle
Hours
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 82°F
⛈️ 105°/79°
☁️ 99°/76°
☁️ 103°/79°
Things to do
Big Bend Junior Rangers
View the Night Sky
🟢 See the Rio Grande
Visit Boquillas, Mexico
Join A Ranger
🔴 Become a Big Bend Expert
Find The Perfect Sunrise & Sunset
Enjoy Sunset at Rio Grande Village
Visitor centers
Rio Grande Village Visitor Center
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