Camping Near Big Bend national Park Texas
Thinking of stopping by the park while in Texas. Any recommendations on Camping locations driving a Class A
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I got a lot of Big Bend one spring/summer when we were campground hosts at the Chisos Basin. My sig pic was taken there.
No way I could camp there in a regular spot with my 36’ trailer.
For a short visit I would recommend two or three days in the NPS Rio Grande Village CG, followed by two days at Cottonwood CG. Your rig will fit at most spots in Cottonwood. But is no generators allowed.
For FHU - first choice is always the FHU parking lot run by the store in Rio Grande Village.
It is 35 miles from Study Butte, 43 from Terlingua to the Chisos Basin. Close to 65 to RGV about 55 to Santa Elena Canyon/ Castelon.
The FHU commercial campgrounds are all basically a gravel parking area, some with RV pull thru spots, some backin. Maverick in LaJitas is the ‘best’ of the lot.
Cottonwood Store about a mile from the west entrance has a nice selection of food and staples.
Remember Big Bend is at least two hours drive past any near reasonable prices for fuel, propane, food, repair parts.
Heck, On-Star could not locate or unlock vehicles in the Chisos Basin
But it is an incredible place, not to be missed.
No way I could camp there in a regular spot with my 36’ trailer.
For a short visit I would recommend two or three days in the NPS Rio Grande Village CG, followed by two days at Cottonwood CG. Your rig will fit at most spots in Cottonwood. But is no generators allowed.
For FHU - first choice is always the FHU parking lot run by the store in Rio Grande Village.
It is 35 miles from Study Butte, 43 from Terlingua to the Chisos Basin. Close to 65 to RGV about 55 to Santa Elena Canyon/ Castelon.
The FHU commercial campgrounds are all basically a gravel parking area, some with RV pull thru spots, some backin. Maverick in LaJitas is the ‘best’ of the lot.
Cottonwood Store about a mile from the west entrance has a nice selection of food and staples.
Remember Big Bend is at least two hours drive past any near reasonable prices for fuel, propane, food, repair parts.
Heck, On-Star could not locate or unlock vehicles in the Chisos Basin
But it is an incredible place, not to be missed.
