Big Bend NP
Looking to take a trip here in March or April. Rv parks pros cons. Also places that are must see. Thanks
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The Park is big an awesome. Don't miss going on the dirt road down to the Rio Grande to the old US Army camp. The hiking was wonderful in the highlands. The campground in the Park highlands looked really nice but we couldn't fit our rig in. The one down on the Rio at the east end of the Park didn't look very appealing. The campgrounds in Terlingua were pretty dust and hard scrabble. We stayed Maverick in Lajitas. It was really nice, but it did add some drive time the Park. The drive west of Lajitas along the Rio is scenic.
When we were in Terlingua the shopping opportunities were very limited and expensive. I understand there is a new grocery, but I bet the prices are still high. Suggest that you arrive fully stocked. There is nothing at Lajitas for provisions. Gas/diesel was very expensive.
My only warning about staying in the area is the water quality. The water is so hard it is cloudy. It will water spot everything in your RV instantly. Don't go there without a Flow Pure water softener or similar unit. Filters will not take care of the issue. If you don't have a softener, bring CLR.
When we were in Terlingua the shopping opportunities were very limited and expensive. I understand there is a new grocery, but I bet the prices are still high. Suggest that you arrive fully stocked. There is nothing at Lajitas for provisions. Gas/diesel was very expensive.
My only warning about staying in the area is the water quality. The water is so hard it is cloudy. It will water spot everything in your RV instantly. Don't go there without a Flow Pure water softener or similar unit. Filters will not take care of the issue. If you don't have a softener, bring CLR.
