Castolon Visitor Center
Facility · Texas ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Big Bend National Park (National Park) · Open Access
- 2,169 ft
- Elevation
Located in the Castolon Historic District, the Castolon Visitor Center is open daily during the winter months. River use permits are issued during normal business hours, and entrance fees can be paid at the Castolon Visitor Center. The Castolon Visitor Center has a Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore and nearby restrooms. The visitor center is located in the historic Garlick House, immediately behind the Magdalena House Exhibits. Stop by to meet a ranger and plan your adventure.
Getting there
The Castolon Visitor Center is located within the Castolon Historic District of Big Bend National Park. The site is located along the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive, approximately 8 miles from the Santa Elena Canyon trailhead. The visitor center is inside the historic officer's quarters building.
29.13428, -103.51492 · 29°8'3.4"N 103°30'53.7"W
Typical weather
Typically 104°F in Jun, down to 69°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 69 | 75 | 83 | 92 | 100 | 104 | 102 | 102 | 96 | 89 | 78 | 69 |
| Low °F | 36 | 42 | 48 | 57 | 67 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 59 | 46 | 37 |
| Precip in | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Castolon Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Castolon Visitor Center?
- No. Castolon Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (432) 477-2251
- Email bibe_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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