Camping Options Outside the Park

 

Make Arrangements before you arrive!

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. If you camp in parking lots or along park roadsides you will be cited.

Camping in the adjacent areas of Study Butte, Terlingua, and Lajitas offer convenience, beautiful scenery, amenities, and friendly West Texas flavor. Search for "Camping in Terlingua" for links to many campsites and AirBnbs.

 

North of Big Bend National Park:

Stillwells Store and RV Park - 8 miles from northern entrance of the park, 45 miles south of Marathon. RV sites, tent sites, store, gas. Reservations required online.

Marathon Motel and Trailer Court – [phone] (70 miles north of PJ, in Marathon, on Hwy 90), 11 rooms, RV Park- 19 sites, full hook-ups (includes cable, restrooms, showers). Reservations. Some RV sites taken by workers.

Alpine, TX - Full Services and multiple motels and camping options. (100 miles north from Park Headquarters).

 

West of Big Bend National Park:

Big Bend Ranch State Park – [phone] Barton Warnock Center - Hwy 170 - 17 miles west of Study Butte. [phone] or [phone] for camping and lodging reservations.

Study Butte RV Park – [phone] (across from Cottonwood Store on Hwy 118) - reservations can be made. RV sites = 14 full hook-ups (Wi-Fi), Limited tent sites.

Big Bend Station – [phone] (Hwy 118 in Study Butte) [phone] for reservations; 84 Rooms, RV Park = 120 full hookups – (30 amp) / (50 amp), 19 pop-up sites, 20 tent sites, coin showers and laundry, restaurant

BJ’s RV Park – [phone] (5 miles west of Study Butte on Hwy 170), 30 full hookups, Wi-Fi Reservations on-line or by phone

Rancho Topanga Campgrounds [phone] (Hwy 170 11 miles west of Study Butte), Tents only; Wi-Fi, showers; wood fires permitted, Ridge Camping or Valley Camping, one group site for 15 people. 30 sites. Can take a few pop-ups. No RVs.

Maverick Ranch RV Park - 432-424-5180 (Hwy 170, 17 miles west of Study Butte at Lajitas Resort) - 101 rooms, condos and suites, restaurant/bar/spa) . RV Park (Maverick Ranch) = 100 sites, full hook-ups, tent sites. Reservations taken.

Roadrunner Travelers RV Park - 432-466-1036 (Hwy 170 in Study Butte). 15 full hookup RV sites, 5 electric/sewer RV sites. WiFi.

Longhorn Ranch Motel – [phone] (10 miles north of Study Butte on Hwy 118), 24 rooms , RV sites = 17 full hook-ups, restaurant.

Terlingua Ranch Lodge and Resort - [phone] Located in the heart of Terlingua Ranch, north of Study Butte.
RV Sites, Campsites, Cabins, Restaurant, Pool, Wi-fi, Laundry.

 

Area Lodging Options

There are a variety of accommodations available outside of Big Bend National Park. A list of accomodations is available at VisitBigBend.com.

 

Note: These listings are provided as a service to park visitors.
The NPS does not specifically endorse or promote any of the businesses listed.