Big Bend NP—Santa Elena River Access

Big Bend NP—Santa Elena River Access

Study Butte-Terlingua, Texas 79852

Tips for Birding

This site offers some easy access to the riverside habitat on the west side of the park. Walk the turn around for passerines. The River Tail also passes though some scubby riverside habitat. 

Birds of Interest

Black-tailed Gnatcatcher, Rock and Canyon Wren, Mexican Duck, Eastern Phoebe, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, White-crowned and Lincoln's Sparrows and Common Yellowthroat have all been reported from this location.

About this Location

This location consists of a couple of picnic tables, a vault toilet and some parking. There is a short developed trail to the river.

There is an entrance fee to Big Bend National Park.

Notable Trails

There is a short trail down to the river.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from David Sarkozi and Street View of the Boat Launch

Last updated November 17, 2023