15-60 Minutes
Birdwatch at Cottonwood Campground
Big Bend National Park
Situated near the Rio Grande, under the shade of numerous large cottonwood trees, Cottonwood Campground is a great place to look for birds and other wildlife.
Cottonwood Campground is a great location to look for both riparian and desert birds. Numerous large cottonwood trees attract owls, woodpeckers, tanagers, warblers, orioles, and many other species. Year-round residents include golden-fronted woodpeckers, verdin, vermillion flycatchers, curve-billed thrashers, roadrunners, and rufous-crowned sparrows.
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Details
Duration
15-60 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
A flat gravel road circles the center of Cottonwood campground, with a pullout near the picnic area and vault toilet. The tables in the picnic area are a good place to sit and listen/watch for birds. If you are not camping in Cottonwood, this pullout is a great place to park for the duration of your visit.
Pets
Yes — Dogs are allowed on the dirt road that circles the campground. Just like everywhere else in the park, dogs must be on a leash at all times.
Reservations
No
Age Info
Great for all ages!
Location
Cottonwood Campground