Big Bend Ranch State Park
Big Bend Ranch State Park,
Texas: see under Big Bend National ParkBig Bend National Park,801,163 acres (324,471 hectares), W Tex.; authorized 1935, est. 1944. It is a triangle formed where the Rio Grande runs southeast then northeast in a big bend along the U.S.-Mexico border, notably through deep canyons such as the Santa Elena.
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Big Bend Ranch State Park
Location:Western portion of the state, along the Rio Grande from southeast of Presidio to near Lajitas.
Facilities:Primitive campsites, group camps, picnic areas, OHV trails, hiking trails, bridle trails, bike trails, bike rentals.
Activities:Camping, fishing, rafting, canoeing, swimming, hiking, biking, backpacking, OHV riding, interpretive programs.
Special Features:Embracing some of the most remote and rugged terrain in the Southwest, the park encompasses two mountain ranges containing ancient extinct volcanoes, precipitous canyons, and waterfalls. The park is home to a tremendous diversity of animal and plant species, including 14 species of bats, several species of hummingbirds, and at least 11 other rare plants and animals, including Hinckley oaks and mountain lions. The park also maintains a small herd of Texas longhorn cattle, a remnant of the property's ranching heritage.
Address:PO Box 2319
Presidio, TX 79845
Phone:432-229-3416
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/big_bend_ranch/
Size: 299,008 acres.
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