Big Bend Backcountry Camping
- Price:
- $10 per night
- Rating:
- 4.7 stars (1244 reviews)
Big Bend National Park
Overview
Big Bend National Park is managed by National Park Service and is located near Alpine, Texas. There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and species diversity is the best in the country. This magical place is Big Bend...
Things to Do at Big Bend National Park
Camping Opportunities
Big Bend National Park offers 6 campgrounds with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.
Chisos Basin Campground (Big Bend, TX)
- Price:
- $16 per night
- Rating:
- 4.6 stars (1668 reviews)
Chisos Basin Group Campground (Big Bend, TX)
- Price:
- $40 - $60 per night
- Rating:
- 4.4 stars (65 reviews)
Cottonwood (Big Bend, TX)
- Price:
- $16 - $60 per night
- Rating:
- 4.6 stars (489 reviews)
Rio Grande Village (Big Bend, TX)
- Price:
- $16 per night
- Rating:
- 4.5 stars (1750 reviews)
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Big Bend National Park include:
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Paddling
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Reservation Tips
Big Bend National Park is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.
Getting There
Several highways lead to Big Bend National Park: TX 118 from Alpine to Study Butte or FM 170 from Presidio to Study Butte (then 26 miles east to park headquarters) or US 90 or US 385 to Marathon (then 70 miles south to park headquarters). Distances between towns and services are considerable. Be sure you have plenty of gas, food, water, and supplies for your trip. There are no electric vehicle charging stations in Big Bend National Park. The closest EV charging station is 130 miles away in Fort Stockton.
GPS Coordinates: 29.29817800000000, -103.22978999999999
Contact & Resources
Phone: (432) 477-2251
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