Primitive (Vehicle Accessible) Campsites
- People per Site: 8
Sites are available in the interior or Big Bend Ranch and along the River Road.
- Picnic table
- Fire ring
For more location information go to our Interactive Map of Big Bend Ranch Campsites, Lodging, and Permit Locations.
Preview some of the vehicle accessible campsites:
- Agua Adentro
- Chorro Vista
- Escondido
- Fresno Vista
- Guale
- Javelin
- La Monilla
- La Mota
- La Posta
- Las Burras
- Los Cuates
- Los Ojitos
- Mexicano
- Papalote Encino
- Papalote Llano
- Papalote Rancho Viejo
- Papalotito Colorado
- Paso al Solitario
- Pila Montoya
- Rancherias
- South Leyva
- Tascate
- Tres Papalotes
- Vista de Bofecillos
- Yedra
Permits are required for use of Primitive Road and Front Country Campsites and for Backcountry Zone Camping. Day Use visitors are required to obtain a permit for entry in to the park. All vehicles intending to use the 4X4 unmaintained road, are required to obtain and sign an Acknowledgement of Use of Four Wheel Drive vehicles and Motorcycles upon entry into these areas.
Park information and permits for day use and camping may be obtained daily, in person, at three locations:
- Sauceda - ; (432) 358-4444
Located in the interior of Big Bend Ranch SP (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.); (7 a.m. - 4 p.m. from May 17 - August 31)
- Barton Warnock Visitor Center - (432) 424-3327
Located in Lajitas, Tx. (8 a. m - 4:30pm) - Fort Leaton State Historic Site - (432) 229-3613
Located in Presidio, Tx. (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Campers are required to place tents in designated areas only. Desert resources are fragile. All visitors are required to haul out their human waste and pack out all trash. Portable privies are available for purchase at all permit issuing stations. Downed wood is critical to desert ecology. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Visitors may bring their own firewood or purchase it at Sauceda. Charcoal cooking fires and containerized fuel stoves are allowed. Ashes must be packed out or deposited in the fire ring. The maximum stay per permit is 14 nights. Individual campsites have an 8 person and 3 vehicle limit. Group campsites have a 12 person and 5 vehicle limit. Equestrian staging campsites have a 24 person and 12 vehicle limit.
Mostly paved access camping areas are also located along River road (FM 170) at Colorado Canyon, Madera (Monilla) Canyon and at Grassy Banks River Access. The 2 group camping areas along River road, Contrabando and Arenosa, have self-composting toilets. Self-composting toilets are located at Colorado Canyon, Madera Canyon and Grassy Banks.
No other facilities, water/electrical hookups, or dump stations are available. Due to road conditions motor homes and large recreational vehicles may not be able to enter backcountry park areas. Shower and restroom facilities are available at the Visitor’s Center at Sauceda Headquarters.
$8
Nightly
Plus daily
entrance fee
Note: Information and prices are subject to change. Please call the park or park information (1-800-792-1112) for the latest updates. The daily entrance fee is charged in addition to any facility fees, unless otherwise stated. A Texas State Park Pass will allow you and your guests to enjoy unlimited visits for 1-year to more than 90 State Parks, without paying the daily entrance fee, in addition to other benefits.
Pets are not allowed in any Texas State Park buildings. For other general pet restrictions check the Texas State Park Regulations. For park specific pet restrictions contact the park.
Call the park or park information (1-800-792-1112) for more information.
