Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoFor further information about this park, Click hereKey InfoIf your plans change, please modify or cancel your reservation as soon as possible to allow someone else to enjoy the park. DAY USE FEE: $5 per day, per person 13 and older. $3 per person for groups of 10 or more - Contact the park to make prior arrangements. Visitor traffic is restricted to foot, bicycle or staff provided tram service. OFFICE AND GATE INFORMATION: Park Open daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm. Park Store(Visitor's Center) is open daily 8:00am to 5:00pm. Non-Peak Season (May-October)The tram runs Thursday through Sunday, every hour starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m.. Peak Season (November-April)The tram runs daily, every hour starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m. On days the Visitor's Center is closed, the park will be accessible via self-pay station and by foot and bike traffic only. Tram service will not be available. PARK PHONE NUMBER: 956-584-9156Important Information for Daily EntranceAugust 16, 2021 - Main visitor parking lot will be closed to public for resurfacing August 16-18. Visitors are encouraged to get dropped off, walk, or bike for access into the park. The park will remain open during regular hours with Shuttle Services on Thursday-Sunday starting at 9:00am. Please plan ahead if you are planning on visiting Bentsen these dates.DirectionFrom Upper Valley: Take East Expressway 83 to Bentsen Palm Dr. Travel South on Bentsen Palm Dr. to the World Birding Center Headquarters at Bentsen State Park. From Lower Valley: Take West Expressway 83 to Bentsen Palm Dr. Travel South on Bentsen Palm Dr. to the World Birding Center Headquarters at Bentsen State Park.Booking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescNo-shows: If you do not check in at the park by noon of the day after your scheduled arrival date, we will cancel the rest of your reservation. Your entrance fees will be refunded, but all other fees will be forfeited. If you think you will arrive after the noon cutoff, call the park or the Customer Service Center to avoid cancellation.