Big Bend Ranch State Park

Big Bend Ranch State Park

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(190) · State park in Presidio, United States
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Apr 21, 2025
All of us, without exception, dream of some day - even if just once - experiencing something that is big AND that bends. This weekend, I experienced exactly that - a Big Bend, and the good news is, y…Full review by M S
Apr 17, 2025
Amazing drive through the park on FM170. Great views of canyons, the Rio Grande, and interesting rock formations. Highly recommend.Full review by ariz590
Apr 9, 2025
We only planned to stay one night inside BBRSP (spent more time in Terlingua than we expected) but our van got trapped inside the park due to a trailer sliding off the side of the road while going up…Full review by Bart Y
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We are visiting West Texas in April. One of our days trips will be from Marfa. We are going to do the river road scenic drive …
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We are visiting West Texas in April. One of our days trips will be from Marfa. We are going to do the river road scenic drive on highway 170 through Big Bend State Park. I would like to know how long it will take to get from Marfa to Presidio and then onto Lajitas and the drive along the Rio Grande. We don't know speed limits or quality of the roads and are trying to plan accordingly. Any help would be appreciated.
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From Marfa to Presidio is fine. Some good grades here and there, but not so tough. That said, from Presidio to Lajitas and beyond is a challenging run. Like I said in my review, the …
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From Marfa to Presidio is fine. Some good grades here and there, but not so tough. That said, from Presidio to Lajitas and beyond is a challenging run. Like I said in my review, the engineers of this highway didn't bother trying to level the surface - they just strictly followed the existing contours. This is one road where closely following the speed limit is a good idea. The views in some places close to the river are breathtaking. The other areas are desolation. Don't forget to gas up in Presidio!
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As we will be camping for a few nights in a very remote site, I am wondering how safe it is. Do we need to break camp …
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As we will be camping for a few nights in a very remote site, I am wondering how safe it is. Do we need to break camp every day before setting out, and then re-pitch camp every night? Or is it ok to leave tents pitched?
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We saw no one and felt very safe. We did position the truck to block easy entry to our site, but I don’t think you’ll have issues.
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Plan to stay at the Big House in December. Knowing it does not have central heat, is this doable with two young children.
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1-800-792-1112 this is the number for park information.
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I am planning a long-distance motorcycle ride from TN to this area. I will be on a touring bike (Yamaha Royal Star …
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I am planning a long-distance motorcycle ride from TN to this area. I will be on a touring bike (Yamaha Royal Star Venture). I like the less traveled two-lane roads without much congestion. How are those roads? Will I be able to visit any ghost towns traveling only those roads? What about scenic rides? Where would you recommend in that area? What time of year is best to visit? Is there limited lodging? What about the cost? What should one budget for this trip? I fully expect to be there for 10-days - 2 weeks. In case of breakdowns, is there a bike shop anywhere nearby? Also, what about the availability of fuel in & around the area?
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OK Dale here we go, I'll answer best I can. you will have no problem with a road less traveled around here. We went in Oct and personal I'd say Spring and Fall are the best times. …
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OK Dale here we go, I'll answer best I can. you will have no problem with a road less traveled around here. We went in Oct and personal I'd say Spring and Fall are the best times. Because i know your in TN but you don't know HOT. I'd avoid like hell the summer months. Yes you can visit the ghost town no problem on the bike. However i will worn you it's probably not what your thinking. It's not large however it is neat. and a must see. Scenic rides are pretty much any in the park however one of the best drives is thought the state park. GO TO THE STATE PARK! the drive is amazing and stop and visit the movie set and walk thought it. (watch for snakes) Yes lodging is very limited in the direct area of the park (national and state) and depending on where you stay can be pretty lame accommodations and pretty pricey swanky accommodations. not much in between. WE stayed at Far Flong Outdoor center and it is by far the best most middle of the road affordable accommodations in the area and is the most center located. I can not recommend this place enough. amazing, and priced right. I don't remember any bike shops in the area but there are a ton of auto repair shops in terlingua. of a town that seem like 10 people there is like 4 auto repair shops. Eat at the Starlight Theater. Not for anything more then just because. to say you have. spend 5 min on the "pouch" with the locals again just to say you have. Not sure if you saw the TV show on NATGeo called Badlands or not but you should find and watch it prior to going. it's very interesting about a murder that happened there a few years back. NOT THAT ITS A BAD PLACE (it's not), that's not my point but you'll get to see alot of the area in the TV show. And likely see some of the people in the tv show around town. We did this past Oct before the TV show came out and when it was on TV said hey we had dinner with that guy (Doc) and so on. Fuel in terlingua is available and not bad for accessibility. One word of warning you are at the MX border and because of this about every 3rd car we saw was a Border Patrol or Cop or Sheriff. So no speeding or driving crazy or your asking for it. if in the national park you want to hike there is a water fall that they have removed form the park maps but is still open that is worth the hike. it's not hard. I'd say moderate. you'll have to ask someone. don't ask a ranger they will tell you it's closed it act like what are you talking about but ask at a store or something and they will tell you. Hope this helps a little bit. i know there is very little about this area and it's very hard to find and you feel like your going blind. we did but it turned out fine. FYI if your thinking about staying in alpine.. it's a long freaking ways away. i'd stay in terlingua if possible because it's 10 min form the national park and 15 from the state park.
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Susette- how did you reserve a room? Thanks!
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Here is some info on reserving a room: Cabin availability and reservations are made by phone: (512) 389-8919 If you are on Facebook, I recommend connecting with their Facebook …
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Here is some info on reserving a room: Cabin availability and reservations are made by phone: (512) 389-8919 If you are on Facebook, I recommend connecting with their Facebook Page "Big Bend Ranch State Park - Texas Parks and Wildlife." My husband and I actually camped out the night that we were there. Vi Dotter, via their Facebook page and Facebook email, was extremely helpful in planning our trip. When we got to Sauceda Station, they guided us to their big dining room, and we ate our picnic lunch there. It was clean, comfortable, and very pretty.
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Answer by Vickie W · Oct 26, 2015
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