National Wild and Scenic River · Texas, United States
Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River
Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River is a national wild and scenic river in Texas, United States, covering 13,123 acres (5,311 ha).
National Wild and Scenic River · Texas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
|---|---|
| Location | Texas, United States |
| Area | 13,123 acres (5,311 ha) |
| Coordinates | 29.4833° N, 103.3000° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River
The Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River is a U.S. National Wild and Scenic River that protects 260 miles (420 km) of the Rio Grande in New Mexico and Texas, in the United States. The designation was first applied in 1968 to a 55.7-mile (89.6 km) stretch of the river in New Mexico; an additional 191.2 miles (307.7 km) of the river in Texas was added in 1978, followed by another 12.5 miles (20.1 km) in New Mexico in 1994. The New Mexico portion of the Wild and Scenic River runs from the New Mexico–Colorado border approximately 68 miles (109 km) south.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Airports near this park
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- General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) · Chihuahua, Mexico · 169.6 miles away
- Abraham González International Airport (CJS) · Ciudad Juárez, Mexico · 238.3 miles away
- El Paso International Airport (ELP) · El Paso, United States · 243.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River?
Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River is in Texas, United States (29.4833° N, 103.3000° W).
How big is Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River?
Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River covers 13,123 acres (5,311 ha).
Does Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River have campgrounds?
Yes — Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Wild_and_Scenic_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/rigr/ — Official park page.