Camping Area

Ghost Tree campground

Texas, USA Upper Trinity watershed 32.671°, -96.932°
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Ghost Tree -- Texas campground
Ghost Tree Texas · Upper Trinity watershed
About this campground

Ghost Tree

Ghost Tree camping area in Texas offers dispersed camping only—no established campsites, no reservations, and no fees. 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.
StateTexas
WatershedUpper Trinity
Latitude32.6713°
Longitude-96.9322°
Amenities

What's on-site at Ghost Tree

Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.

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Reservations
First-come, first-served
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Toilets
Not listed
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Showers
Not listed
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Fire rings
Check rules
Detailed forecast

Plan your trip down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.

Time Condition Temp (°F) Snow (in) Rain (in) Humidity (%) Wind (mps) Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.

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Nearby campgrounds

Other campgrounds in the area

Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Ghost Tree, with reservations status.

Campground Reservations Toilets View
Hillcrest
Shuttle Port
Sailer's Point
Camelot
Eisenhower
Live water

Nearby streamflow

USGS streamgauges within reach of Ghost Tree -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.

Snowpack

Nearby snow depths

NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Ghost Tree -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.

SNOTEL station Snowpack 24h Snowfall View
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Camping essentials & Leave No Trace

Pack it in, pack it out
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.

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Ghost Tree as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.

FAQ

About Ghost Tree

Can I make reservations at Ghost Tree?

This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.

How fresh is the weather data on this page?

The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.

What's the best time of year to visit?

Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.

How do I get to Ghost Tree?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.

Can I get alerts when conditions change?

Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.

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Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Ghost Tree.