Big Bend Resort & Adventures

We had a reservation for 2 nights here, but ended up cancelling last minute because we snagged a campsite inside the park. We stopped in to make the cancellation in person. I was cancelling less than 72 hours of arrival, so I knew that I would loose my deposit based on their written cancellation policy. However, they have yet to give me a refund for the additional night outside of my deposit night and treated me as if I wasn’t owed any refund. The lady at the desk sent an email to someone to “see” if I could get the 2nd night refunded. A week later there has been no response. . We drove through the campground while we were here. While it offered hook ups and a place to park, it was pretty much a dirt parking lot outside of that.

5 minutes drive to Big Bend, and close to the country store (the only grocery store around). 360 degree beautiful views and helpful staff members. The only con is there’s a lot of dirt getting blown around and site not very level side to side.

This is great place to camp outside of Big Bend if you cannot find camping in the park. Camp tenting is allowed. Bathrooms are clean but showers you have to pay for. You do have access to hotel lobby which includes hot coffee.

This place got it done for our visit to Big Bend. It’s your typical RV Park on the edge of a National Park (close spots, basic amenities). The area is very quiet. The staff we interacted with was friendly and helpful. There is a fuel station and small convenience store on the property.

Our maiden voyage in our 41 foot fifth wheel. A little concerned about finding a campground that could accommodate us, and have plenty of room. Big Bend Resort got us set up fine. 30, and 50, amp service with water and sewer. Our trip was during the third week of September, so campground was basically empty. Very clean campground, and the resort personnel were very friendly, and helpful. Our destination, while camping, was Big Bend National Park. Big Bend Resort was great location, as it was only about 20 minutes to Chisos Basin. We will most definitely be going back

Just outside the park, in Big Bend terms, lies the town of Study Butte. There you can find most of the things you might have forgotten, including some available camping in a traditional RV park.  Not usually our style, but it was late and we had just had a huge day of bikepacking and kayaking in the park, so were ready to stop for the night and sleep.

If your rig just won’t handle the backcountry roads, or size limitations of the National Park, this is a good option for full hook-ups. We parked in the “dry camping” area, which was really just an open area on their lot near the dumpsters, but it suited our needs for the night at $26 – supply and demand! 

The bathrooms were clean and the showers hot, but did require $2 in quarters for 6 minutes. I get it, water is gold out in the western deserts, and the season for making money in this part of the world is probably short. Everything here is going to cost a little bit extra because of the challenging location. 

We enjoyed a takeout pizza from Long Draw Pizza, which was huge and super delicious. After three nights in a backcountry setting we really enjoyed splashing out. The café which is connected to the RV park is a great choice for breakfast, we recommend the burritos– very delicious but definitely add the potatoes!