Big Bend National Park Overview. Unsplash/Caleb Fisher. Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle, $25 per motorcycle, or $15 per person/cyclist (valid for 7 days) Established: June 12, 1944. Location : Texas. Nearby Communities: Terlingua, Marathon, Alpine, Marfa. Park Size: 801,163.21 acres (3,242.19 km²) Reservations: While reservations are not Park entrance fees may be required via this route. Quickest Route to Stables from Marathon, TX: drive west on Hwy-90 to Alpine, TX, (approx. 22 miles). From Alpine, drive south on Hwy-118 to Study Butte (approx. 80 miles). At Study Butte, turn right on FM-170 and drive west to Lajitas (approx. 17 miles), then proceed 3 more miles. The Big Bend National Park entrance fee is only $30 per car per week that all cars have to pay whether you stay inside or outside the Park so choosing to stay outside isn’t an extra cost. There are some adorable tipis and abodes in the town, but we chose to stay at Chisos Mining Company Motel in a cute little yellow house. Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information. Location. Big Bend National Park. Reservations. No. Accessibility Information According to the National Park Service: “Big Bend National Park’s varied habitats support an amazing variety of wildlife, including 11 species of amphibians, 56 species of reptiles, 40 species Speciality Museums in Big Bend National Park. Things to do near Terlingua Things to do near Ernst Tinaja Trail Things to do near Cattail Falls Trail. Ba Ho Waterfall Wild Water & Wheels Canal D'Amour Luckenbach Texas Paramount Drive-In Theatres Chao Phraya Tourist Boat Private: 3 hours ETuk Tour in Rome Private Full-Day Capri Tour by Boat from Operators in Big Bend NP must be familiar with park guidelines for motorcoaches and buses. On May 26, 2020, the National Park Service announced it will not standardize the Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) requirement for road-based commercial tours and will not raise commercial tour entrance fees from current rates. The entrance fee for non-commercial organized groups is $15.00 per person for all individuals 16 years of age and older. Big Bend Annual Pass, Interagency Annual, Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, and Golden Access Passport holders and their immediate family members (parents, spouse, and children) do not have to pay the per person 6. The Park Is Home To An Incredibly Diverse Array Of Plant & Animal Life. Here’s another of those amazing Big Bend National Park Facts. Believe it or not, Big Bend is home to over 1,000 species of plants, 3,368 insects, 78 mammals, 71 reptiles and amphibians, about 36 fish, and over 450 species of birds. Send your questions or comments to our customer service by email or by calling (512) 389-8900. Customer service hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm and are not available on major holidays. We cannot check site availability or make reservations via email. Information on how to make a reservation for a state park. ltHy.