Castolon Visitor Center -- Big Bend NP TX
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N 29° 08.014 W 103° 30.852
13R E 644538 N 3223696
The Castolon Visitor Center at Big Bend National Park
Waymark Code: WMTZCH
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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The Castolon Visitor Center is one of five visitor centers at the vast exapnse of Big Bend National Park. See here: (visit link) for the full list

From the NPS website: (visit link)

"Castolon Visitor Center

Open seasonally, November through April 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed for lunch.

Located in the historic La Harmonia store building, Castolon Visitor Center has exhibits on the multi-faceted history of this border region. Backcountry and 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."

There is also a display here of historic cotton farming equipment that operated at Castolon from 1921-1942.
Hours of Operation:
Open seasonally, November through April 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed for lunch.


Public Washrooms: Mens, Womens, Family and Handicapped

Snacks/Drinks at the facility: Yes - Vending Only

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