Trails Map

Bentsen Palm Drive Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park Trails Map 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Mission, TX 78572-4848 (956) 584-9156 . www.texasstateparks.org 281 Park Entrance . 1 Canal 129' 0.15 0.08 2 PARK ROAD i Par La 0.22 43 da . n Bla Javelina 114' 0.0 9 . 0.2 co 3 0.1 0.1 8 0.0 0.05 6 0.1 4 0.25 y Wa Lo ia ac Ac 8 ue Kiskadee Trail 0.3 mi. op 0.07 le ixt Pa ircle C 0.1 17 0. 0. 17 2 0. 23 0. 0.13 0.2 raq . 118' 9 0.1 u Pa H ad Ro Resaca Vieja Trail 1.3 mi. 2 0.1 k ac 06 0. 0.06 . 0.21 110' er unn dr Roa 0.43 0.41 ng ssi Cro 7 0.6 0.2 MILE 5 0.1 2 Bl an e Lane Mesquit 0.0 2 POINTS OF INTEREST 114' 0.06 . co SCALE ry r be 5 0.0 0 0' 10 0.22 0.1 Headquarters Park Store Parking Tram Stop Nature Center Restrooms Showers Wheelchair Accessible Group Picnic Pavilion Primitive Campsites Observation Blind Fishing Hiking Trail Biking Trail 5 0.0 0.0 4 Green Jay Trail 0.3 mi. 0.24 LEGEND 3 0.08 2 NATURE CENTER 26.1837º -98.3806º Come on in to learn more about your park, and the plants and animals that live here. EBONY GROVE 26.1792º -98.3840º Experience the beauty of the ebony trees that made this park so special to the Bentsens. 4 KINGFISHER OVERLOOK 26.1787º -98.3869º Catch a breeze off the resaca, cast a line in the water, or look for the birds and dragonflies that use the water here. NOTES: Rio Grande Trail 1.7 mi. 1.5 3 G Rio 3 Mo HEADQUARTERS GARDENS 26.1855º -98.3797º Take an up-close look at the plants of the Rio Grande Valley and the birds and other animals that rely on them. El 1 ril lo (GPS coordinates shown in decimal degrees) Biking is allowed on paved trails and roads only. Contour intervals are 5 feet. Trail lengths are in miles. Elevation levels are in feet. d ran ive eR No claims are made as to the accuracy of the data or its suitability to a particular use. Map compiled by Texas State Parks staff. r 5 HAWK TOWER 26.1690º -98.3805º Get a 360-degree view of the park from above. Look for soaring raptors or flycatchers perched in the treetops. © 2025 Texas Parks and Wildlife Department PWD MP P4502-0058T (7/25) This publication can be found at tpwd.texas.gov/spdest/parkinfo/maps/park_maps TPWD receives funds from DHS and USFWS. TPWD prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency), disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. If you believe you have been discriminated against by TPWD, visit tpwd.texas.gov/nondiscrimination or call (512) 389-4800 for information on filing a complaint. To obtain information in an alternative format, contact TPWD through Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2989, or by email at accessibility@tpwd.texas.gov. If you speak a language other than English and need assistance, email lep@tpwd.texas.gov. You can also contact Department of the Interior Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240, and/or U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office for 113' Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL), Mail Stop #0190 2707, Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20528. . Pr iva te Ro ad . 116' 11 For assistance using this map, contact the park. For a web version of the map text, visit our Trails Information page. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park Experience the wild side of the Rio Grande Valley with its beautiful and rugged native plants and animals. Immerse yourself in the forests of the Rio Grande floodplain. Walk, bike or ride the shuttle to discover all the life this place has to show you. Some of the plants and animals you see here live nowhere else in the United States. Learn more about them at the Nature Center on your way in or by attending a program or tour. TRAIL DISTANCE TIME DIFFICULTY DESCRIPTION OLD PARK ROADS 3.8 mi. 2 hrs. Easy (all roads combined) Park Rd 43, Kingfisher Corridor, Acacia Loop, Roadrunner Crossing, Mesquite Lane, and Pauraque Way are former roads through the park that no longer have traffic. They’re a safe, accessible way to see the park. Ask about our tram schedule for a way to explore in comfort. RESACA VIEJA TRAIL 45 min. to 1 hr. Easy to Moderate Take this trail to walk one of the more diverse plant communities in the park. More plant diversity means more animal diversity, so keep your eyes peeled! GREEN JAY TRAIL 0.3 mi. 20 min. Easy Walk along the resaca to see what’s using its banks as refuge. This also provides good looks at some of the animals that prefer more open areas, like wild turkeys. KISKADEE TRAIL 0.3 mi. 20 min. Easy Hike this trail and around Acacia Loop to see what you can find in the old campground. Be sure to check the bird blind and some water features in the area. RIO GRANDE TRAIL 1.7 mi. 1 hr. Easy to Moderate The longest trail in the park provides a truly off-grid experience. Stop at the Hawk Tower to get a great view but then walk through a secluded forest that not many people take the time to see. 1.3 mi. STAYING SAFE KNOW YOUR LIMITS. Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes. TRAIL ETIQUETTE DRINK PLENTY OF WATER. Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity. Trash your trash. Keep the park natural. Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace. Leave feeding to nature. Feeding wild animals will make them sick and more likely to harm people. TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE. If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return. Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts. BIKE SAFELY. Check with park HQ to match the trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a fall. Keep pets on leashes for their safety, and to protect wildlife. Alligator Gar FOR EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CALL 9-1-1.