Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping
Type: MANAGEMENT
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You will NEED a rugged, high-clearance vehicle with good tires to access this campsite. A passenger car, mini-van, trailer, or RV will not be able to access this campsite.
Capacity
Candelilla (CA-1) can accommodate 2 vehicles, 8 people, no horses. Maximum length is 25'. No Trailers.
Details and photos of this campsite are available at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campsite_candelilla.htm
The 26 mile-long primitive Old Ore Road follows the early 1900s historic route used to transport ore from Mexican mines to the railroad station in Marathon. This road has excellent vistas of the Chisos Mountains and Tornillo Creek, and passes through the foothills of the Deadhorse Mountains, including the cliffs of Alto Relex.
Primitive roadside sites offer nice views, solitude, and a small flat gravel space to set up camp next to your vehicle. No shade, toilets, or other amenities are provided. The use of generators is prohibited in the backcountry.
Directions
Candelilla (CA-1) is located along the Old Ore Road , 1.1 miles from the southern end near Rio Grande Village, or 25.4 miles from the Dagger Flat Auto Trail. This small cul-de-sac campsite is at the end of a 0.1 mile access road.
Road Conditions
The Old Ore Road is very roc ky and rough. It is maintained for high clearance vehicles only. Following rains and heavy use, the road becomes very rutted and requires 4-wheel drive. Always ask a park ranger for current road conditions.
Vegetation
There is no shade at this campsite. Sparse groundcover includes creosote, candelilla, lechuguilla, and prickly pear cactus.
Views
This site has good views of surrounding low desert hills and the Deadhorse Mountains to the northeast.
You will NEED a rugged, high-clearance vehicle with sturdy tires to reach this campsite. A passenger car, mini-van, RV, or trailer will NOT be able to access this campsite.
Candelilla (CA-1) can accommodate 2 vehicles, 8 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 25'. No trailers.
The Old Ore Road is rocky and rough. It is a primitive dirt road and is NOT maintained for passenger cars or RVs. You will NEED a rugged, high-clearance vehicle with good tires to access this campsite. A passenger car, RV, or mini-van will not be able to access this campsite. Be prepared for driving Big Bend's backcountry
You are responsible for protecting YOUR park. All Backcountry Regulations are strictly enforced.