Big Bend National Park Shopping

The only restaurant in the park, is Chisos Mountain Lodge. There are also limited groceries, cold drinks, film and camping supplies at Basin, Castolon, Panther Junction and Rio Grande Village. In the Big Bend Visitor Centers, you may buy film, maps, as well as other informational materials. You can always bring your own food or there are restaurants in the local communities listed above

Visitor Centers:

Castolon
Seasonal 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Southwest corner of the park - 35 miles from Panther Junction

Chisos Basin
All Year 9:00 am to 4:30 pm daily
Closed for Lunch Central area of park - 9 miles from Panther Junction / 35 miles from North Entrance Information is available and books, maps, restrooms, water, phones, etc.

Panther Junction
All Year 8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily
Closed on Christmas & New Years Central area of the park - 26 miles from the North Entrance A short orientation program is shown in the auditorium. Information is available and books, maps, restrooms, water, phones, etc.

Persimmon Gap
Seasonal 8:00 am to 4:00 pm daily
Thu 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Closed for Lunch At the North Entrance

Rio Grande Village
Seasonal 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily Southeast corner of the park - 20 miles from Panther