River permits are required in all sections of the Rio Grande from the Tapado put-in to the Langtry Crossing take-out.

Big Bend National Park permits are also issued at Panther Junction, Persimmon Gap, and the Barton Warnock Center near Lajitas. River sections from Lajitas to Langtry require a Big Bend National Park Permit.

River permits for the Rio Grande in Big Bend Ranch State Park may be obtained at the Barton Warnock Center or Fort Leaton, near Presidio. River sections from Tapado Canyon to Lajitas require a Big Bend Ranch State Park Permit.

Big Bend National Park fees
Backcountry permit: $10/day, regardless of the number of trip participants.
Entrance fee: $30/vehicle, good for up to 7 days

Big Bend Ranch State Park fees
Entrance fee: $3/person/day
Camping fee: $8/person/night, applicable for trips camping on state lands

Heath Canyon Ranch Access Fee: Heath Canyon is the take-out for Boquillas Canyon float trips and one of the put-ins for the Lower Canyons.
Private access fee: $10/person
Vehicle storage fee: $10/vehicle/day

Black Gap Wildlife Management Area permit: managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife, a limited purpose use permit(opens in a new tab) is required for any party accessing the put-ins or take-outs in the Black Gap river section. The cost is $12/person and can be purchased online in advance of your trip. Click here(opens in a new tab) to purchase your limited purpose use permits online.

Harrison Ranch Access Fee: for Lower Canyon trips taking out at Dryden Crossing/Harrison Ranch
Private access fee: $10/person
Vehicle access fee: $30/vehicle