Rough road access leads to this primitive roadside camping area within Big Bend National Park, where the National Park Service manages three to four individual sites suitable for single vehicles. Larger RVs up to 30 feet may require using two adjacent sites, and two-wheel drive vehicles could struggle after rain events make the approach more challenging.
The sites accommodate tents but lack trees for hammock setup, operating on a pack-in, pack-out basis with no amenities provided. Campers often spend days without encountering other visitors in this remote location. The area provides expansive sunset views across the desert landscape, and reservations are available through the park system. Chisos Basin Campground — Big Bend National Park offers a more developed alternative with additional services.
Description
Croton Spring 1 (CS-1) and Croton Spring 2 (CS-2) can each accommodate 2 vehicles (A trailer is considered a vehicle for site capacity), 6 people, no horses. Maximum vehicle length is 30 feet.
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 obtain a permit to use this site up to 180 days in advance through www.recreation.gov
Primitive camping with your vehicle in designated campsites along rugged backcountry dirt roads .
Roadside campsites are intended for high clearance vehicles only. Trailers and passenger vehicles will not be able to access most of these campsites. High clearance vehicles are defined as a SUV or truck, with at least 15 inch tire rims, and at least 8 inches of ground clearance, as measured from the lowest point of the vehicle (frame, suspension, body, differential).
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCroton Springs Primitive Roadside Campsite is located in Texas near Big Bend National Park
Directions
Croton Spring Road is a short, one-mile improved dirt road located nine miles west of the Panther Junction Visitor Center. Two campsites share a large cleared area at the end of the road.
Coordinates
29.33984373 N
103.34541618 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 26 min from Odessa, TX
- 3 hrs 37 min from Midland, TX
- 4 hrs 29 min from San Angelo, TX
- 4 hrs 39 min from Eagle Pass, TX
