Hopefully, in a couple of months will head south to the Big Bend area. Haven't been there before. Would appreciate input on how long to stay and what to see in the area. We really like staying in state parks, NF, etc. Like "walks" but can't do a lot of hiking. Is there anything with hookups inside the park? Don't mind NOT having hookups for 3-4 days but if longer would prefer Hookups. Will have toad to tour in. Have 26 foot class "C".Not in big hurry so what's to see?

Big Bend Natl Park OR Big Bend State Park?In the Natl Park only hookup at south end ranger station.

We spent 5 days there this summer. Yes it was hot. As mentioned the only CG with hookups is at the south end of the park near the Rio Grande. There are three FHU campgrounds at Study Butte/Terlingua. There are back country campsites that you could reach with a Class C.As for how long it takes to see things, it's really a 4WD park. Or at least a vehicle that you trust on semi-rough dirt roads. The places to go on paved roads can be visited in a couple days. We spent one day driving the 60+ mile River Rd. We saw one other vehicle that whole day but it was summer which is the off season. I would not take a class C on it past the first few miles from the south.There are some shorter roads that we spent a few days on. And there is the State Park to the west which is well worth a daytrip. Terlingua/Study Butte is a tourist trap area but has some restaurants. The have opened up the crossing to the small Mexican village across the Rio. That's near the campground. I assume you'll need a passport to cross.Stock up on everything before leaving Alpine or Marathon. There is a small grocery in Study Butte outside the west entrance. You can get gas there or at one station in the park. Prices were about the same, I think the same company runs both.This is a BIG park expect to do a lot of driving.

Here's the park's web site and a link to the RV park inside Big Bend Nat'l Park. It's a nice place to stay if you need hookups. The RVs are parked on asphalt with trees and grass behind the RV. If you don't need hookups, Rio Grande Village campground - right next door - has bigger sites and more trees. Either would be your best bet for visiting. Big Bend N.P. campingAs mentioned, be sure to bring the bulk of food with you. Next to the RV park is a small store but don't count on it having what you need. In the same building is also a nice laundry and showers. There used to be fuel there, also. Have a great time. It's a favorite of ours.

we just came from there after a 10 day visit. we have been there 5 times and Love it!Most of the things to see are on the western side, so we stay in Study Butte/Terlingua at the Big Bend resort. Just don't expect a real resort.ideas:Be sure to eat at Starlight Theatre- great food, live music, happy hour= $1 tacos and $2 Margaritas.take the Ross Maxwel scenic Dr. visit the hot springs. its easier to wear your suit, as there isn't a great place to change.the spring is right next to the rio grande. really neat.short hike- Chisos Basin loop trailThis time we went across the border to Boquillas and had a great time. that was yesterday. I havent even blogged about it yet but here are the rest of my Big Bend posts.Big BendIf you have any specific questions let me know.

soos wrote:we just came from there after a 10 day visit. we have been there 5 times and Love it!Most of the things to see are on the western side, so we stay in Study Butte/Terlingua at the Big Bend resort. Just don't expect a real resort.ideas:Be sure to eat at Starlight Theatre- great food, live music, happy hour= $1 tacos and $2 Margaritas.take the Ross Maxwel scenic Dr. visit the hot springs. its easier to wear your suit, as there isn't a great place to change.the spring is right next to the rio grande. really neat.short hike- Chisos Basin loop trailThis time we went across the border to Boquillas and had a great time. that was yesterday. I havent even blogged about it yet but here are the rest of my Big Bend posts.Big BendIf you have any specific questions let me know.Great report. You visited some of the places many miss during their Big Bend visits. We traveled there with friends that had toured the area many times. Sure made our 6 days there enjoyable.

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agesilaus
Explorer III
Dec 06, 2014
We spent 5 days there this summer. Yes it was hot. As mentioned the only CG with hookups is at the south end of the park near the Rio Grande. There are three FHU campgrounds at Study Butte/Terlingua. There are back country campsites that you could reach with a Class C.

As for how long it takes to see things, it's really a 4WD park. Or at least a vehicle that you trust on semi-rough dirt roads. The places to go on paved roads can be visited in a couple days. We spent one day driving the 60+ mile River Rd. We saw one other vehicle that whole day but it was summer which is the off season. I would not take a class C on it past the first few miles from the south.

There are some shorter roads that we spent a few days on. And there is the State Park to the west which is well worth a daytrip. Terlingua/Study Butte is a tourist trap area but has some restaurants. The have opened up the crossing to the small Mexican village across the Rio. That's near the campground. I assume you'll need a passport to cross.

Stock up on everything before leaving Alpine or Marathon. There is a small grocery in Study Butte outside the west entrance. You can get gas there or at one station in the park. Prices were about the same, I think the same company runs both.

This is a BIG park expect to do a lot of driving.
sayoung
Explorer
Dec 06, 2014
Big Bend Natl Park OR Big Bend State Park?
In the Natl Park only hookup at south end ranger station.

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