Entrance - Private Vehicle
$30.00Entrance Fee to Big Bend National Park. This fee includes all occupants of a private, non-commercial vehicle and is valid for 7 days
TX
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
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Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River at a glance
- Best time
- March–April, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- See the Rio Grande
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in TX
Explore this park
About Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
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.
No current NPS alerts
The National Park Service has no active alerts listed for Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. Conditions change quickly — check again before you go.
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River page on nps.gov
Weather Information
Variable -- February-April: High temperatures range from mid-70sF (23C) to low-90sF (32C) with lows from the mid-30sF (2C) to mid-50sF (12C). Cold fronts can bring freezing weather with rain or snow. -- May-August: Temperatures are hot and the weather can be stormy. Temperatures over 100F (more than 38C) degrees. -- September-January:Temperatures are cooler. The weather can turn cold any time during these months.
Entrance Fees
Operating Hours
Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
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Common questions
Planning Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
