Cottonwood Campground — Big Bend National Park
It was great besides the canyon was closed from flooded roads.
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Several RV campgrounds near Redford offer full hookup options along the Texas-Mexico border, with both Big Bend Resort & Adventures and Maverick Ranch RV Park providing sewer, water, and electric connections. Maverick Ranch RV Park includes 50-amp service, accommodates large rigs with spacious pull-through sites, and provides amenities like showers, toilets, and a sanitary dump station. RoadRunner Travelers RV Park features level gravel sites and trash service while BJs RV Park offers 30 full hookup sites including 12 pull-through spaces that easily accommodate larger motorhomes. "The sites are large pull-through sites. Dark skies friendly so you can see the night sky perfectly. Views of beautiful Bee Mountain from every site," noted one visitor about RoadRunner Travelers.
Most RV campgrounds near Redford remain open year-round despite summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100°F, making them reliable basecamps between the Rio Grande and the region's desert landscape. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with stronger signals available in Terlingua and Lajitas compared to more remote locations. Many parks are situated within 30 miles of Big Bend National Park entrance, making them convenient basecamps for exploration. Dog parks are available at select locations including Maverick Ranch, though pet policies differ between facilities. During peak winter season (November-March), advance reservations are strongly recommended as parks fill quickly with snowbirds seeking warmer temperatures. Several visitors note the importance of arriving with full fuel tanks and sufficient groceries, as services are limited in these remote locations.
"Up on a hill overlooking the town of Presidio and Mountain views surrounding the property. Designated sites with water and electricity. Bathrooms and showers. Super friendly."
from $24 - $240 / night
"Laundry has decent size machines and are paid by the honor system (which was so cheap we threw a few extra bucks in). Running the campground seems to be a group effort."
"Not a very scenic spot for a tent but since I was birding my way along the Texas Birding Trails, this was a hotspot and worth the stop. Clean bathroom and shower, nice game room."
from $10 - $22 / night
"Nice big sites with full hookup, picnic table and fire ring. A really nice pool area with free towels provided and very nice bathrooms with hot showers. There was a huge laundry facility as well."
"I did not camp here but used their very clean showers ($10) and laundromat several times while camping in Big Bend Ranch State Park."
"Spots were pretty level dirt and gravel. Everything was clean and open, easy pull through sites. The sunset and Bee Mountain were beautiful to look at."
"All sites are gravel, level, power & water, everything works great, lots of great landscaping and a social area."
from $30 - $60 / night
"The view of the Chisos Mountain is fantastic, especially at dawn. This RV Park includes 12 large pull-through sites and 17 back-in sites with 50/30-amp, water and sewage."
"You feel the history and past of days gone by, with the ghost town of Terlingua and the junk yard behind the RV camping area."
"A small, quaint campground close to Big Bend NP. Sites are level with cement sitting area, picnic table, and firepit. Bathroom and shower area are new and nice. Will definitely stay here again."
"Good views, right off the road, close to Big Bend NP and the beautiful state park scenic drive area. Unfortunately I only took pictures of the beautiful Longhorns on location, but they were so cool!"
from $39 - $179 / night
"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."
"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."
"Terlingua's only 3rd generation local owner and operator buisness."
"We were just plugging in a camper van because the nights were too warm to get good rest."
from $45 - $65 / night
"Nestled right next to the entrance of Big Bend Ranch State Park and only 8 minutes from Presidio, this park has tons of spaces with plenty of room to have your own little slice of the desert."
"Clean laundry, hot shower, clean bathroom and full hookups all for $22/night, less if you are a veteran, PassportAmerica, or Escapee."
"Watch out for the metal bar sticking out at the front entrance area. It would cause some serious damage to your tires."
from $41 / night












It was great besides the canyon was closed from flooded roads.
Very big sites in a mostly open field with some cottonwood trees around for some shade. Pit toilets. Potable water at entrance for water bottles only. It actually ran out of water by nighttime but was back in action in the morning. Also has non-potable water spouts for washing dishes water throughout campground.
Very close to Santa Elena Canyon! and you are already in the park. Still an hour drive to Chisos Basin (go very early in the morning at least during holidays or you will be waiting to get into the basin for hours).
No campfires sadly. But a grill, picnic table, and bear box provided.
It's a ways west of Big Bend compared to camping inside but lots of people travel from outside the park each day and this is a great spot.
Make a reservation thru Big Bend state park - Barton Warnock Visitor Center. Then it's FCFS to pick your site. We were in lower Madera. Site are nice and each has a awning for some shade.
Pit toilets in two spots. Shortish walk/drive to river where you can pop in for a swim or put in a kayak. So lower is nice location but as I understand it, it can get flooded whereas upper cannot.
Campfires are allowed! Has a fire pit, picnic table, and lantern pole.
The landscaping itself is pretty amazing. Water and a sink in each site is luxurious for me normal camping. They have stakes and hammer which is very helpful. Outdoor shower felt amazing. Okayish privacy. O% shade. The lack of shade is the only thing keeping this place from being a 5 star.
Great Location close to Santa Elena Canyon! Very quiet at night. Level compacted dirt sites. Good clean pit toilets. Potable water to refill water bottles only... not RV tanks. Many big stumps... big cottonwood trees are GONE... Very limited shade from remaining smaller trees that remain! Very dusty if the wind blows over 20mph... which it did! No RV dump station... no cell service... Small NP Visitor Center 1 mile away... with very small store... not well stocked when we were there... completely out of ice cream... No walking paths between store and campground. Would stay again to visit Santa Elena Canyon.
TGTRV is right next to the Ghost Town and just outside Big Bend National Park. It is a good place to camp if you plan to use your RV as the base for local exploring of BBNP and Big Bend Ranch State Park. The sites have full hookups and they are big rig friendly. But the amenities are very sparse.
It's a long haul from the Sauceda ranger station but there are many more even further. Stayed here 2 times. In 2025 January the weather was warm and my dog liked watching all the trucks and jeeps jump into the Fresno canyon. We could see that from la Posta. We only walked in the Fresno canyon. January of 2026 texas was in an ice storm and no one was here except some mooing cows and some donkeys. It's a favorite spot in BBRSP. Long drive but not to crazy with a truck and small trailer.
I gave this part five stars because of location Maxine, the owner Lora, the reception, the friendliness the people that you get to know here at this park are great people from all over the United States and part of Canada. It’s just a wonderful place and very very economical quiet what else can I say?
Each site is set with fire ring log seats and electrical hookups. Space for 2 cars at each. As there are no true hiking paths at the site, you can walk the road to the top of hill next to site for amazing views. Bathrooms are top 3 I have ever come across with cleanliness and hot water. (Outdoor shower as well) sites are kind of close together so that can have its pros and cons. Site 5 is best spot in my opinion.
Redford camping requires preparation for the desert environment of west Texas. Located near the Rio Grande at approximately 2,800 feet elevation, temperatures can exceed 100°F in summer and drop below freezing in winter. Campers need to bring adequate water supplies, as most Redford-area campgrounds have limited or no potable water sources available during peak seasons.
River activities along Rio Grande: The Rio Grande forms the border between Texas and Mexico, with multiple access points near Redford. Roadrunner Travelers RV Park offers convenient proximity. "Great location. This campground is easy to get to and navigate around in, which is important with a 44' 5th wheel. It quite and dark at night so you can see the amazing stars," notes Brandon G.
Desert hiking: The surrounding Chihuahuan Desert landscape provides numerous hiking options. Desert & Sierra Panorama RV park offers direct access to trails. "Up on a hill overlooking the town of Presidio and Mountain views surrounding the property. Designated sites with water and electricity. Bathrooms and showers. Super friendly. Close to Presidio downtown, not a far drive from the highway 170 scenic drive," writes Kera P.
Stargazing: The Redford area features minimal light pollution for exceptional night sky viewing. "Dark skies friendly so you can see the night sky perfectly. Views of beautiful Bee Mountain from every site. Community area with fire pit and games," reports Allison from Roadrunner Travelers RV Park.
Convenient base camp location: Proximity to multiple parks makes Redford area campgrounds practical. BJs RV Park provides strategic positioning. "Great location close to the village of Terlingua and all the services, close to Big Bend State Park, and close to Big Bend National Park. In addition, the people were great. We even had a communal fire in the evenings and shared our day's adventures," notes Marnie G.
Community atmosphere: Many campgrounds foster social interaction among travelers. "They answer all your questions about the local area, advise you of any weather that is concerning, provide great restaurant recommendations and encourage all the park guests to come together every evening around the community campfire to talk about their Days adventure," shares Shelly F. from Roadrunner Travelers RV Park.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The area hosts diverse desert wildlife. Loma Paloma RV Park offers specific birding access. "I was the only tenter there and the camp hosts could not have been more helpful. Not a very scenic spot for a tent but since I was birding my way along the Texas Birding Trails, this was a hotspot and worth the stop," explains Jenise P.
Limited services: The remote location means supplies are scarce. "If you need groceries, bring them with you, there is a small local store that caters high end good products, but not a lot of them. One local restaurant, one local bar, all part of the resort," advises Shelley K. from Maverick Ranch RV Park.
Weather considerations: Temperature extremes require planning. "It was already starting to get hot at the beginning of May. The stars are so bright at night and you can easily see the milky way galaxy," reports Whitney R. from Maverick Ranch RV Park.
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