Texas Parks and Recreation Areas with Whitewater Rafting

Big Bend is one of the largest and least visited of Americas national parks. Over 801,000 acres await your exploration and enjoyment. From an elevation of less than 2,000 feet along the Rio Grande to nearly 8,000 feet in the Chisos Mountains, Big Bend includes massive canyons, vast desert expanses, and the entire Chisos Mountain range. Here, you can explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the United States, and experience unmatched sights, sounds, and solitude. read more...

Phone: 432-477-2251   Price Range: $0 - $5   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Big Bend National Park   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Watching, Camping, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Big Bend

The Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, or El Rio Bravo del Norte, provides protection and maintenance of the pristine character of the Rio Grande from the Coahuila/Chihuahua, Mexico, state border upstream from Mariscal Canyon to the Terrell/Val Verde County line in Texas downstream. The Wild and Scenic River designation extends for 196 miles along the rivers course. read more...

Phone: 432-477-2251   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Big Bend National Park   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Watching   Details Provided By: Rio Grande Wild & Scenic River