Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center

Barton Warnock Environmental Education Center offers an archeological, historical, and natural history profile of the Big Bend region. Also information about vehicle, hiking, and river raft access; experienced backpackers only; no developed facilities. The visitor center introduces Big Bend Ranch State Park, and offers maps, books and other informational material; self-guided tour of botanical garden displaying characteristic plants of the Chihuahuan Desert.

Getting There & Details

Admission
admission fee.
Hours
Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily;
Address
Immediately east of Lajitas on F.M. 170.
Map
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