Big Bend Ranch STATE PARK

BIG BEND COUNTRY Big Bend Ranch STATE PARK

A rugged mix of desert mountains, canyons and grass- lands forms the dramatic landscape of Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas’ largest state park. Hugged by the Big Bend of the Rio Grande, the 300,000-acre area features spectacular rock formations, unique plants and animals and records of human occupation dating back some 11,000 years. Access is by way of a breathtakingly scenic highway that follows the river.

Camping: Primitive camping only. Drive-in sites along the river, also back-country sites. Primitive equestrian area. Group Facilities: Sauceda Bunk House (capacity 30). Rafting: Run the Rio Grande and drift through spectacular Colorado Canyon. Wildlife Watching: Great for birds and mammals (falcons, peccaries, deer).

Trails: Hiking, biking, and equestrian multi-use trails.

Interpretive Centers: Exhibits about park, natural, and cultural history located at Sauceda Ranger Station and Barton Warnock Center. Texas State Parks Store: One-of-a-kind gifts, shirts, camping supplies, books, etc.

67 Presidio Ft. Leaton 118 27 m (dirt) i. Sauceda Big Bend Ranch State Park Rio Grande Barton Warnock 170 Center MEXICO Lajitas

Located in Brewster and Presidio counties. Sauceda facilities are accessible east of Presidio on FM 170 by way of 27 miles of unpaved road. Big Bend Ranch State Park Sauceda Ranger Station 1900 Sauceda Ranch Rd. Presidio, TX 79845 • (432) 358-4444 Barton Warnock Visitor Center 21800 FM 170 Terlingua, TX 79852 • (432) 424-3327 www.texasstateparks.org Rates and reservations: (512) 389-8919. For info only: (800) 792-1112.

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