Persimmon Gap Visitor Center
CONTENTS
- Big Bend National Park
- Activities at Big Bend
- After Dark in the Park
- At Your Fingertips
- Average Temperature & Rainfall
- Backcountry Regulations
- Before You Visit Big Bend
- Big Bend Rules & Regulations
- Bike Rides Around the Park
- Camping at Big Bend
- Flora & Fauna
- History of Big Bend
- International Boundary
- Javalina
- Just For Kids
- Lodging & Dining
- Only A Day
- Park Safety
- Places to Go in Big Bend
- Planning Your Visit to Big Bend
- River Equipment
- Self Guided Hiking Trails
- Visitor Services
- Walking & Hiking in Big Bend
- Welcome to Big Bend National Park
- Who's Who in the Park
- Animals
- At A Glance
- Camping
- Geology
- History
- In A Nutshell
- Just For Kids
- Lodging & Dining
- Natural World
- Park Regulations & Safety
- Photography
- Plants
- Preservation
- Sights to See
- Things To Do
- Visitor Services
- Walking & Hiking
- Big Bend Map
- Big Bend Photos
- Big Bend POIs
- Recent Big Bend News
Exhibits in the Persimmon Gap Visitor Center provide an orientation to the common visitor experience at Big Bend. Learn more about how to prepare for backcountry hiking and camping and what to expect if you attempt a river trip.
Available Facilities
Big Bend Natural History Association bookstore, public phone and restrooms. Backcountry and river use permits can be issued from the Visitor Center during normal hours. A picnic area with pit toilets is located 1/4 mile south of the entrance station.
Directions
The Persimmon Gap Visitor Center is located adjacent to the Persimmon Gap Entrance Station at the north entrance to the park.
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