Bureau of Land ManagementFree
Big Bend Ranch Backcountry TX
Presidio, Texas, Texas2,559 ft🗓 Oct–Apr
About this site
Primitive backcountry camping in Big Bend Ranch State Park. Over 300,000 acres of Chihuahuan Desert wilderness.
Peak season temperatures
94°F
Avg high
71°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
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Wildlife in the area
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Gambel's QuailSpotted Ground SquirrelDesert CottontailBubo virginianusMexican Free-tailed BatCulebra suelera semianillada
Activities
BackpackingHikingWildlife ViewingGeology
Amenities
Desert AccessFire RingPermit Required
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BackpackCar CampHorse Camp
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Oct–Apr
- Elevation
- 2,559 ft
- Peak temps
- 71°–94°F
- Rating
- 4.5 (38)
- Coordinates
- 29.5234, -104.3512
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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