Summary
It’s a remote, rugged desert spot near Big Bend Ranch State Park, popular with overlanders and solitude seekers. There are no amenities: no toilets, water, fire rings, or picnic tables. RVs with high clearance may access it, but there are no hookups. The scenery is striking—desert vistas, rocky outcrops, and vast skies perfect for stargazing. Nearby, explore the Contrabando Trail System and Fresno Canyon. Best visited in fall through spring; summers are dangerously hot. This is a primitive, self-reliant experience for adventurous campers.
Nearby Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations |
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Ghost Tree
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Hillcrest
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Shuttle Port
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Sailer's Point
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Camelot
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Eisenhower
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Mountain Ck At Grand Prairie
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3cfs |
W Fk Trinity Rv At Grand Prairie
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403cfs |
Trinity Rv At Dallas
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1060cfs |
Walnut Ck Nr Mansfield
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1cfs |
Trinity Rv Bl Dallas
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1350cfs |
Turtle Ck At Dallas
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6cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Road 1, Grand Prairie
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