CHISOS MOUNTAINS COTTAGES AND CASA GRANDE—The Mountain Cottages are located high in the Chisos Basin at an elevation of 5,400 feet above sea level. Casa Grande, towering more than 2,000 feet above the cottages is one of the outstanding mountains of the park.
From a distance of ten miles, the Santa Elena Canyon forms a purple “V” in the Mesa de Anguila and Sierra Ponce. The approach to the canyon becomes more striking with each receding mile, until the sheer cliffs of the yawning gorge rise majestically above the waters of the river. Since it is possible to drive within a few hundred feet of the canyon, this is an ideal trip for all-age groups. Picnic lunches are enjoyable on the sand bars along the Rio Grande or under the shade of the cottonwood trees near the canyon. This spectacular attraction provides an interesting all day outing and scenic trip from the Basin.
THE RIO GRANDE—The Big Bend of the Rio Grande provides the Southern boundary of Big Bend National Park. Within the park boundary, the river courses through three spectacular canyons: Santa Elena, Mariscal and Boquillas.
OAK CREEK CANYON—The trail to the “Window” descends into this chasm where the towering mountain masses dwarf the figures of men.
PINNACLES AND CANYONS OF PULLIAM MOUNTAIN—Many unique and interesting rock formations have been created by the erosive action on Pulliam Mountain.
CORRAL—Located in the center of the Chisos Basin, the corral depicts a true western atmosphere. Saddle horses are available for short rides or all day trips into the mountains.