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Willow Tank — Big Bend National Park

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Old Ore Road puts Willow Tank within Big Bend National Park's remote eastern corridor, reachable only by high-clearance 4x4. The road is in rough condition, with the site roughly 1.5 hours from the southern entrance and 3 hours from the north. Two established pad sites plus a few flat tent areas accommodate small groups. Sightlines toward the Chisos Mountains are open, and the Ernst Basin 1 — Big Bend National Park campground sits less than a mile to the southwest. Reservations are available. This site suits campers comfortable with extended dirt-road drives and self-sufficient backcountry travel.

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Map & DirectionsWillow Tank is located in Texas near Big Bend National Park

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29.31082636 N
103.02811028 W

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Drive Time

4 hrs 39 min from Odessa, TX
4 hrs 51 min from Midland, TX
5 hrs 43 min from San Angelo, TX
5 hrs 53 min from Eagle Pass, TX

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Jennifer R.

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Reviewed Mar. 6, 2023

Great views, very quiet

This is a great backcountry campsite. Sunset and sunrise views are nice. You can see the Chisos in the distance. There are 2 pad sites, and a couple of other flat places to put tents.

Old Ore Road is in poor condition at the moment. This site is a 1.5hr drive from the south, or a 3hr drive from the north. A high clearance 4x4 is necessary.

If you're coming from the south, the Ernst Tinaja trail is a really awesome place to stop for a quick hike. It's exposed almost the entire way, so bring water and dress appropriately.

The only reason I'm giving 4/5 is that there are better sites on Old Ore Road imo. (Telephone Canyon, Ernst Basin, Ernst Tinaja and Roy's Peak Vista). But overall it's a great time. Very remote and peaceful.

SiteWillow Tank

Month of VisitMarch

clint F.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 15, 2020

Very Remote.

We camped here during Christmas 2019. Great camping spot! Be prepared to drive an hour south to get to pavement. Old Ore road is great and was no challenge for our Stock Powerwagon however you will get pinstriped.

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