Big Bend Ranch State Park — Drive-In Sites

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Accessibility baseline: Sites on this platform are reviewed for access with a standard 2WD pickup truck towing a 21-foot travel trailer unless otherwise noted below.

Road / tire note: Named drive-in sites (Grassy Banks, Madera Canyon, Arenosa) are all on FM 170 — paved, no special tires needed. Dispersed access roads off FM 170 are caliche; stock tires fine in dry conditions. Carry traction boards during summer monsoon season.

Fee

~$5/nt

Hookups

No hookups

Trailer

Accessible (2WD pickup + trailer)

Cell Signal

No signal

Water

Bring your own

Toilets

None

Best Season

Oct–Apr

Reservations

Reserve America

Highlights

▶ Named primitive sites: Grassy Banks, Madera Canyon, Arenosa along FM 170
▶ 300,000 acres of remote Chihuahuan Desert
▶ Outstanding dark skies; zero light pollution

Planning Notes

Zero services for 50+ miles — pack 5+ gallons water per person per day. Closed Canyon trail and Hoodoos trail are the signature hikes. No generators at most sites.

Contact: (432) 358-4444

Always call ahead to confirm conditions, closures, and road accessibility.