Fishing and equestrian enthusiasts will find direct Rio Grande access at this drive-in campground within Big Bend Ranch State Park. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department manages this $12-per-night site, which includes full RV hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections alongside standard amenities like fire rings and picnic tables.
One reviewer notes the location may require high clearance vehicles depending on recent weather conditions. The site provides night sky viewing opportunities along the river corridor, with FM 170 offering additional hiking and fishing access points between nearby communities. Campers can make reservations in advance and bring both pets and alcohol to the site.
Description
2-vehicle maximum at each campsite; excess vehicles must remain at one of Big Bend Ranch State Park’s three Visitor Centers with a valid permit displayed.
Site RVs and trailers are not allowed in this campground. 24.5 miles West of the Visitors Center (35 minutes)
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundRiver District Arenosa — Big Bend Ranch State Park is located in Texas
Directions
From San Antonio: . Take I 10 West to Fort Stockton. From Fort Stockton, 10 miles west, take Hwy 67 South to Alpine. From Alpine, take Hwy 118 South to Study Butte. From Study Butte, take Hwy FM 170 West, 16 miles towards Lajitas. Barton Warnock center is 1 mile east of Lajitas, Texas.
Address
21800 FM 170
Terlingua, TX 79852
Coordinates
29.34684 N
104.0763 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 4 min from Odessa, TX
- 4 hrs 9 min from El Paso, TX
- 4 hrs 15 min from Midland, TX
- 5 hrs 42 min from Eagle Pass, TX
