Boquillas Canyon Big Bend

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(237) · Lookout in Big Bend National Park, United States
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Nov 17, 2024
We stopped at the Rio Grande Village Visitor Center first and were told to park in the Nature Trail parking lot near the campground. You have to walk through the campground to get to the trail. It…Full review by MMUPnorth
Apr 22, 2024
Easy hike. One of the best in the Rio Grande Village area. There are plenty of parking spaces and restroom at the trailhead. The trail is easy and you get to see the towering canyon.Full review by minimize940314
Mar 29, 2024
The hardest part is the beginning of the trail from the parking area. It involves going up/down a series of steps. Once you get to the river, then it's flat and sandy. We did see one guy selling h…Full review by sr794

Questions & answers

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So is there an entrance in particular in Big Bend that must be followed to go into the trail that takes you to Boquillas, …
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So is there an entrance in particular in Big Bend that must be followed to go into the trail that takes you to Boquillas, Mexico? Is it close to a campsite in the American side? My family and I are new in Texas and are interested in exploring the area. Thanks in advance.
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The Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is located on the road that ends at the Boquillas Canyon trailhead, not the road that takes you to Rio Grande Village. It's NOT within walking …
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The Boquillas Crossing Port of Entry is located on the road that ends at the Boquillas Canyon trailhead, not the road that takes you to Rio Grande Village. It's NOT within walking distance of the campground; I'd estimate it's 3-4 miles away. There's a parking area where you'll leave your vehicle while visiting Mexico.
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Is it safe (enough) to cross over into Boquillas, Mexico? Everyone keeps saying Mexico is too dangerous right …
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Is it safe (enough) to cross over into Boquillas, Mexico? Everyone keeps saying Mexico is too dangerous right now, but since this area is so isolated, I'm not sure what to think...?
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It's absolutely safe and a delightful experience.
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Will there be enough water for our trip?
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Rio Grande has a very slight gradient, making for good boating even when water volumes are low. River levels of 200 cubic feet per second (cfs) or...
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