Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018

Rolling Skies, Mesas, and Rivers.

Plenty of campgrounds to choose from, some that need high clearance vehicles, but plenty that don't and that still offer great views. I came here for an overnight bike-pack trip and the base camp I stayed at had a picnic table, fire pit, and a nice cliff with the river running just behind it. There are also restrooms close by.

Back-country dispersed camping was everything you'd expect. No amenities and camping under the stars.

Be prepared for extreme heat, cold (at night), and unpredictable weather. I had all of this.

If you forget any gear there is a small town just outside of the park where you should be able to find whatever you need and also get your tourist needs in.

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  • Review photo of Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park by Ronnie M., October 10, 2018
  • Review photo of Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park by Ronnie M., October 10, 2018
  • Review photo of Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park by Ronnie M., October 10, 2018
  • Review photo of Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park by Ronnie M., October 10, 2018
  • Review photo of Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park by Ronnie M., October 10, 2018
  • campsite
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  • Post-storm sky
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  • Review photo of Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park by Ronnie M., October 10, 2018
  • Great geology around
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  • Review photo of Interior Primitive Sites — Big Bend Ranch State Park by Ronnie M., October 10, 2018
  • Old settlements along the trail
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  • old abandoned mine along the trail
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  • driving to the campsite
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  • waiting for hail storm to pass
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