Mckinney Springs — Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park manages McKinney Springs as a primitive, drive-up backcountry site with no facilities on site. The campground sits between two ridges, giving campers open sightlines in multiple directions, and the terrain is flat with minimal cactus cover. No shade. A high-clearance vehicle, ideally a Jeep or equivalent, is necessary to reach the site. Water is not available, so arriving with a full supply is essential. Hikers have access to trails in the area, including some rated as challenging. Campers interested in camping near Big Bend National Park will find nearby primitive alternatives such as McKinney Spring Primitive Site roughly 0.4 miles to the southwest.