Questions and answers

Can you stay overnight in Big Bend National Park?

Can you stay overnight in Big Bend National Park?

Although very remote, Big Bend provides a variety of opportunities for overnight camping and lodging, as well as two gas stations, and three camper stores.

Can you camp for free in Big Bend park?

Please be aware that there are NO overflow campsites in Big Bend National Park, and NO nearby public lands outside the park. If you plan on visiting Big Bend during the busiest times of the year and do not have reservations, it is best to come prepared with alternative plans for lodging or camping outside of the park.

Do you need a reservation to camp at Big Bend?

NPS Campground Reservations Reservations are required for Big Bend National Park Campgrounds. Reservations can be made by visiting recreation.gov.

Do you have to pay to camp at Big Bend?

The cost is $16 per night per site ($8 per night with Senior or Access pass). Approximately 2/3 of the campsites at Rio Grande Village and Chisos Basin campgrounds are reservable up to 6 months in advance. Reservations may be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

What is the best time of year to go to Big Bend?

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The best time of year to visit Big Bend National Park is the spring or the fall. The desert is a land of extremes: Summer brings heat that often reaches 100 degrees, and winter brings snow and temperatures that dip into the 30s.

Can I sleep in my car in Big Bend?

River Road in Big Bend National Park is a great drive if you have a vehicle with four-wheel drive. Many of the backcountry sites are located off the primitive roads. These sites are perfect for those of us who want to experience the backcountry, while still car camping.

Is camping in Big Bend safe?

Big Bend National Park is dangerous as hell. Seriously. We’re talking about more than 800,000 acres of desert and mountains, where most of the flora you see is sharp and spiny, and the animals you encounter are likely venomous. It’s a place where the sun is hot enough to kill you.

What is the best time to go to Big Bend?

The best time of year to visit Big Bend National Park is the spring or the fall. The desert is a land of extremes: Summer brings heat that often reaches 100 degrees, and winter brings snow and temperatures that dip into the 30s.

Is Big Bend worth the trip?

Located in southwestern Texas along the Mexican border, the long journey to Big Bend is definitely worth the trip. With more than 800,000 acres, it includes the northernmost section of the Chihuahuan Desert, the entire Chisos Mountain Range, and 118 miles of the Rio Grande River that forms the U.S. border with Mexico.

How many days do you need in Big Bend?

Plan to spend at least 2 days in Big Bend, although more time is better. This is a fairly large national park with three distinct areas: the Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive region, Chisos Basin, and the sights in and around Rio Grande Village.

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