East Rim Trail

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

• Prohibited during a period

  Hiking · 1 Feb to 31 May

  Not in force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Annual Trail Closure:

  • - The following areas will be closed to public entry from February 1 through May 31. These closures are for the protection of the Peregrine falcon, currently classified by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Species of Special Concern.
  • - The East Rim Trail from the Boot Canyon Trail/South Rim Trail junction to a point just north of campsite ER4.

  Published by National Park Service, 1 Jan 2026 · Big Bend National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, January 2026

In Big Bend National Park

Regulated zone

Big Bend National Park

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Climbing · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Climbing:

  • - Rock climbing and bouldering are permitted in Big Bend National Park. Minimum impacts to park resources shall be practiced when engaged in rock climbing including:
  • - The installation and/or use of any permanent bolt, anchor, or chipped rock hold is prohibited.
  • - Removable anchors, natural protection and removable climbing protection are allowed.
  • - The use of portable electric drills to set anchors for climbing is prohibited
  • - The use of hand operated drills to set anchors for climbing is allowed only with written approval of the Superintendent.
  • - Climbing, ascending, descending, or traversing an archeological or cultural resource is prohibited.
  • - Technical rock climbing on rock faces within 0.25 mile of known peregrine eyries, as posted, will not be allowed between February 1–May 31.
  • - The rock faces of Casa Grande peak are closed to climbing.

  Published by National Park Service, 1 Jan 2026 · Big Bend National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, January 2026

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Chisos Mountain Backpacking and Primitive Backpacking/Roadside Camping

  Chisos Mountain Backpacking & Primitive Backpacking/Roadside Camping Fee permits are required prior to overnight stay and most are available online through www.recreation.gov.

  Published by National Park Service, 1 Jan 2026 · Big Bend National Park Superintendent’s Compendium, January 2026