Routes, Drive Times & Road Tips to Big BendBig Bend sits deep in far West Texas. Whether you’re coming from El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, choose the route that matches your arrival town and the part of the park you want...
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Big Bend Chuck Wagon
Big Bend Chuck Wagon is the food truck at Chisos Mountains Lodge in the Chisos Basin of Big Bend National Park. Daily hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Special hours for Labor Day Weekend, September 3–6, are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It serves Americana flavors for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while visitors are in the park. The lodge dining room and bar are closed for the foreseeable future. The wagon is behind the old restaurant building. Outdoor seating is limited to the restaurant patio and picnic tables around the Basin. Parking is available. Panther Junction Station and Rio Grande Village Station are listed as coming soon. Lodging at the lodge is a separate place.
At a Glance
Location
Chisos Basin, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Texas
Hours
Daily, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Special hours: Labor Day Weekend, September 3–6, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The lodge notes that hours may vary.
Explore More While You’re Here
Big Bend Chuck Wagon pairs naturally with some of the most popular destinations in the Big Bend region.
Terlingua Ghost Town
The historic Terlingua Ghost Town is about 19 miles away, with nearby dining and sightseeing that bring the area’s mining history to life. The old porches, the cemetery on the hill, and the nightly gathering at the Starlight Theatre are the usual finish to a Big Bend day.
Big Bend Ranch State Park & Lajitas
Big Bend Ranch State Park sits about 29 miles away, and Lajitas is roughly 28 miles down the road, both offering more ways to extend your time in the region. The River Road (FM 170) between them is the drive people plan a half-day around.
Marathon
Marathon is about 65 miles away on US-90, a historic railroad town of galleries, lodging, and a quiet main street before the park. It is the usual overnight on the drive in from the east, and a good reset after days in the desert.
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