Coronavirus: Big Bend National Park Closes

BIG BEND, TX – Big Bend National Park has announced it will be temporarily closed to the public due to coronavirus concerns.

According to CBS7, the only people who will be allowed inside the park will be employees, residents, and authorized personnel.

“The National Park Service listened to the concerns from our local partners and, based on current health guidance, temporarily closed the parks,” said Big Bend National Park Superintendent Bob Krumenaker. “We are committed to continuing close coordination with our state and local partners as we progress through this closure period and are prepared when the timing is right to reopen as quickly and safely as possible.”

The closure began at 8:30 a.m. on Friday.