Big Bend National Park | Big Bend Backcountry Camping
Type: MANAGEMENT
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You will NEED A rugged High-Clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle with sturdy tires to access this campsite. A passenger car, minivan, trailer, or RV will NOT be able to access this remote campsite.
This 26 mile-long primitive 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.
Capacity
La Noria 1 (LA-1) can accommodate 1 vehicle, 6 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 25'. No trailers.
Site details and photos are available at: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/campsite_la-noria.htm
Directions
La Noria primitive campsites (LA-1 & LA-2) are located along the Old Ore Road 4.9 miles from the main paved road to Rio Grande Village. The short access road is 0.4 mile north of the Ernst Tinaja turnoff. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes of travel along rough, rocky road to reach the campsite
Road Conditions
Old Ore Road is maintained for high clearance vehicles only. Following rains and heavy use, the road becomes very rutted and may require 4-wheel drive. Always ask a park ranger for current road conditions.
Vegetation
There is no shade at La Noria. Creosote, ocotillo, and lechuguilla surround the sites.
Views
La Noria (LA-1) has good views of Chilicotal Mountain and the Deadhorse mountains
Cautions
Check current road conditions with a ranger. A wash north of the Ernst Tinaja turnoff is deep and sandy and requires careful driving.
Remarks
Scattered remains of the La Noria settlement are near the La Noria campsites. Photograph, but don’t collect any historic items.
The Old Ore Road is rocky and rough. It is a primitive dirt road and 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 or mini-van will not be able to access this campsite. Be prepared for driving Big Bend's backcountry
La Noria 1 (LA-1) can accommodate 1 vehicle, 6 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 25'. No trailers.
Check current road conditions with a ranger. A wash north of the Ernst Tinaja turnoff is deep and sandy and requires careful driving.
You are responsible for protecting YOUR park. All Backcountry Regulations are strictly enforced.
Scattered remains of the La Noria settlement are near the La Noria campsites. Photograph, but don’t collect any historic items.