Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park
Reviewed Mar. 29, 2022

Long drive, but worth it.

So we underestimated the time driving down Old Ore Road from the north end takes to this campground. It took us four hours.

Old Ore Road definitely requires 4x4, and if you’re starting from the north side, plan ahead a few hours to get here.

It would be faster to take the main paved road to the south side of Old Ore, then travel north up it until you reach the campsite.

The campsite is very secluded with fantastic views.

This campsite is part of the attraction by the same name that people drive past your campsite to see, though.

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  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022
  • Review photo of Ernst Tinaja — Big Bend National Park by Aidan M., March 29, 2022