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  4. Big Bend Ranch State Park

Camping at Big Bend Ranch State Park near Marfa

State park · Marfa · 138 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking.

No reviews listedBook on Texas State Parks
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At a glance

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets

    Showers on site.

  • Public land
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

25 available sites

25 open of 138 sites
PAPALOTE RANCHO VIEJO
TentHookups not listedCalera-Agua Adentro loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
PAPALOTITO COLORADO
TentHookups not listedLeyva-Upper Fresno loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
PILA DE LOS MUCHACHOS
TentHookups not listedPanther-Javalin loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
RINCON 001
TentHookups not listedFresno loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
TASCATE 001
TentHookups not listedPanther-Javalin loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
GUALE 001
TentHookups not listedPanther-Javalin loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
LA POSTA
TentHookups not listedLeyva-Upper Fresno loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees
LAS BURRAS 001
TentHookups not listedBofecillos loop
Available all 2 nights
$24 for 2 nights
$12/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 138 sites.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
PAPALOTITO COLORADO
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
PAPALOTE RANCHO VIEJO
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
LA MOTA
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
PAPALOTE LLANO
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
PAPALOTE LLANO NUEVO
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
LOS ALAMOS
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
PASO EL SOLITARIO
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
LA POSTA
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
FRESNO CANYON
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
PILA DE LOS MUCHACHOS
campsite primitive
✓✓

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $24 for 2 nights
$12/night · Before taxes & fees
25 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Texas State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Texas State Parks ↗

25 openSites from $12/night
Book on Texas State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Backpacking
  • Camping
  • Horse Facilities
  • Overnight Lodging Cabins Motels Barracks
  • Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Ranger Station
  • Scenic Overlook
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet Pit Vault
  • Trails Horse
Pets
no

Location

1900 S Sauceda Ranch Rd
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Big Bend Ranch State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Big Bend Ranch State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Big Bend Ranch State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Big Bend Ranch State Park?
no (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 16 pull-through, 0 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 54 hike-in sites
Pets
Listing no
Shade
Listing 0 of 108 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 1900 S Sauceda Ranch Rd (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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  • Camping with dogs
from $12
LOS HERMANOS
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
LA MONILLA
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
VISTA DEL CHISOS
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
MEXICANO 001
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
MEXICANO 002
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
RINCON 001
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
RINCON 002
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
LAS BURRAS 001
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
RANCHERIAS
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
GUALE 001
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
LOS CUATES
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
TASCATE 001
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
TASCATE 002
campsite primitive
✓✓from $12
JACKSON PEN 001
campsite equestrian primitive
✓✓from $16
JAVELIN PEN 001
campsite equestrian primitive
✓✓from $16
YEDRA 002
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
YEDRA 001
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
VISTA DEL BOFECILLOS
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
OJO ESCONDIDO
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
PAPALOTE ENCINO
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
LA MOTA 002
campsite primitive
✓Rfrom $12
LOS OJITOS
campsite primitive
XXfrom $12
MCGUIRKS TANKS
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
PILA MONTOYA 002
campsite primitive
✓Rfrom $12
PILA MONTOYA 003
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
FRESNO VISTA
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
PAPALOTE NUEVO
campsite primitive
R✓from $12
SOUTH LEYVA 002
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
SOUTH LEYVA 004
campsite primitive
RRfrom $12
SOUTH LEYVA 006
campsite primitive
✓Rfrom $12
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights6 sites open for every night

The Bus Stop Campground

17.9 mi from Big Bend Ranch State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $27/night
$54 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Way Out There Ranch

18 mi from Big Bend Ranch State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $14/night
$27 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Rio Bravo Ranch

19.3 mi from Big Bend Ranch State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

138 individual reservable campsites from Texas State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Campsite primitive

104 sites · From $12, From $16/night

Loops: BACKCOUNTRY HIKE IN PRIMITIVE loop (54), LEYVA-UPPER FRESNO loop (17), PANTHER-JAVALIN loop (13), CALERA-AGUA ADENTRO loop (4), LOS ALAMOS-BLUE RANGE loop (4), BOFECILLOS loop (4), CIENEGA MOUNTAINS loop (3), FRESNO loop (2)

23 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Single bed lodging

30 sites · From $35/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Campsite equestrian primitive

4 sites · From $16/night

Loops: CALERA-AGUA ADENTRO loop (1), LEYVA-UPPER FRESNO loop (1), LOS ALAMOS-BLUE RANGE loop (1), PANTHER-JAVALIN loop (1)

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande 49 mi · 7.5 hr · from $155/person
    • Hot Springs Canyon Full Day 49 mi · 7 hr · from $199/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Big Bend National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour 49 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person
Ways to stay

Have an RV waiting

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    LOADED Rustic Mountain Overland Trailer with Rooftop Tent!
    LOADED Rustic Mountain Overland Trailer with Rooftop Tent!

    Travel trailer · 12 ft · sleeps 4 · 206 mi from campground

    $70/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Big Bend Ranch State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande
    Float the Canyons of the Rio Grande

    49 mi · 7.5 hr · from $155/person

    Hot Springs Canyon Full Day
    Hot Springs Canyon Full Day

    49 mi · 7 hr · from $199/person

    Big Bend National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
    Big Bend National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

    49 mi · 2 hr–3 hr · from $14/person

    See 2 more bookable tours
    Big Bend & Guadalupe GPS Audio Driving Bundle (2 Tours)
    Big Bend & Guadalupe GPS Audio Driving Bundle (2 Tours)

    49 mi · 7 hr–8 hr · from $21/person

    Magical Marfa Scavenger Hunt
    Magical Marfa Scavenger Hunt

    58 mi · 2 hr · from $29/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night
    • Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: per night

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Texas State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202620%9%0%
    Dec 202620%7%0%
    Jan 202734%3%0%
    Feb 202736%1%0%
    Mar 202733%2%0%
    Apr 20270%0%0%
    May 20270%0%0%