Big Bend NP

[Kisatchieman]

Anyone been there and have suggestions on things to see and do. I hope to go there in mid to late April and camp in the backcountry campsites for a few days.

 

[gymrat]

Be sure to stock up on groceries and gas. I've been to big bend 4 times.Mostly stay up in the  Chisos basin area, higher elevation, much cooler. In my opinion the hiking trails are much better. Last trip I never left the basin, but there are no backcountry campsites (that i remember) just the main campground. there is also the lodge w/ restuarant visitors center, small store.

 

[Suanne]

Big Bend NP is one of my favorites.&nbsp; I did backcountry camping last time I was there a year ago.&nbsp; Here are a couple of my blog posts that go into some detail.<br><br><a href="http://suanneonline.blogspot.com/2012/02/big-bend-national-park-feb-2-11.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://suanneonline.blogspot.com/2012/02/big-bend-national-park-feb-2-11.html</a><br><br><a href="http://suanneonline.blogspot.com/2010/05/couple-of-texas-parks-april-28-may-1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://suanneonline.blogspot.com/2010/05/couple-of-texas-parks-april-28-may-1.html</a><br><br>Last year the drought was taking it's toll.&nbsp; I hope they've received some moisture since then.<br><br>Enjoy ... it's a wonderful place!<br><br>Suanne

 

[mockturtle]

My favorite place on the planet!&nbsp; Chisos Basin is the best campground but you might also consider a few days in the Rio Grande Campground because there are several good hikes from there, all to different types of scenery.&nbsp; Sunsets are to die for.&nbsp; Lots of javelinas around--keep your pets inside when they are around and at night.&nbsp; They are cute and fun to watch!&nbsp; I'll post a few pics in my album here.&nbsp; Just give me a few minutes.&nbsp; Wish I were going there!!! <img src="/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" class="emoticon bbc_img">

 

[Kisatchieman]

Hey guys, thanks a ton for the input. I'm really looking forward to this trip. Sent away for a Nat'l Geo map of Big Bend with all the backcountry campsites shown. I've got a 4X4 Tundra and shouldn't have any problems getting to these out of the way places. I've got a&nbsp;Leer commercial truck cap ordered and it should&nbsp;arrive in plenty of time to outfit it with my camping gear, etc. Will take plenty of groceries/water and be mindfiul of my fuel situation, as suggested by Gymrat. Loved the info and pics in your blog Suanne. Thanks. Great pics Mockturtle.&nbsp;If it's OK with you I'll rotate them as my wallpaper until I make the trip. Same with Suanne's pics.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;