Established Camping
McKinney Spring Primitive Site — Big Bend National Park
About
National Park Service
McKinney Spring primitive roadside campsite (MS-1) can accommodate up to 6 people, 2 vehicles, no trailers, no horses.
Maximum vehicle length is 25' No trailers Primitive roadside sites offer nice views, solitude, and a small flat gravel space to set up camp next to your vehicle. No shade, toilets, or other amenities are provided. The use of generators is prohibited in the backcountry.
You can now obtain a backcountry permit to use this site up to 180 days in advance through www.recreation.gov
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Pets
RangerAwesome.
This is the first campground you pass on Old Ore Road if you start from the north side. It took us about an hour to reach.
Very secluded, and great views.
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Location
McKinney Spring Primitive Site — Big Bend National Park is located in Texas
Directions
McKinney Spring campsite (MS-1) is located along the Old Ore Road, 7.3 miles from the northern end or 19.0 miles from the southern end. The access road is 50 yards long. Old Ore Road is very rocky and rough. it is maintained for high clearance vehicles only. Following rains and heavy use, the road becomes very rutted and may require 4-wheel drive. Always ask a park ranger for current road conditions.
Coordinates
29.406202199560617 N
103.09073166927652 W