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Roys Peak Vista — Big Bend National Park

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Star-gazing and trail access draw campers to Roys Peak Vista, a backcountry site in Big Bend National Park reached via Old Ore Road. High clearance is required. The drive runs roughly an hour from Dagger Flat and two hours from Rio Grande Village, so plan accordingly. The site has a bear box and open sightlines toward the valley and surrounding mountains, but no water and no fires. Bring all water in. A free permit is required and available the day before at Chisos or Panther Junction. Nearby McKinney Spring Primitive Site — Big Bend National Park offers another backcountry option if this site is taken.

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29.38821361 N
103.07764697 W

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3 hrs 57 min from Odessa, TX
4 hrs 8 min from Midland, TX
5 hrs from San Angelo, TX
5 hrs 10 min from Eagle Pass, TX

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Legend

Reviewed Apr. 30, 2019

Amazing views in a remote location!

We spent a night here. You will need something other than a normal car to get here. We were in a Jeep and had no issues. It is about an hour to get to this campsite from Dagger Flat and 2 hours from Rio Grande Village on Old Ore Road. We had a great time looking at the stars and being completely alone. There is a bear box, but no water and no fires are allowed. You have to get a permit to backcountry camp in Big Bend and you can do that the day before at the earliest. You can get permits in Chisos and Panther Junction. I highly recommend this spot. It was awesome!

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Harry H.

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Reviewed Sep. 29, 2016

Roadside Primitive in Big Bend

High clearance vehicles only! Amazing views of the valley and mountains, lots of trails nearby. Site is surrounded by brush, no facilities. Bring your own water! No fee.