Big Bend Ranch State Park

We have been coming here for the last 4 years in a row, we love it and it is beautiful. The sunsets are great and the hiking is incredible. We went in march and the spring wind in Texas is pretty intense but still a great time.

Big Bend Ranch State Park, a rugged 300,000-acre expanse in west Texas, is a wild, beautiful escape. We camped at Upper Madera Campground with our three kids and our dog. The drive along FM 170—River Road—wowed us with canyon views, and Upper Madera offered solitude and stunning vistas. The site had a covered picnic table for shade, a fire pit that kept us cozy at night, and a clean pit toilet, but no water—pack plenty, especially with kids. The starry skies, thanks to its Dark Sky status, were unreal. Five stars for the untouched beauty and dusty, fire-lit family adventure it gave us.

Honestly so lucky and blessed to be able to experience such a beautiful creation. Big Bend was worth the 8 hr trip! I wish I could have stayed longer, it was magnificent and I will definitely be back soon!

Went to Closed Canyon and the Hoodoo areas. Both great hikes. Not sure what I was expecting but the park exceeded my expectations. Can't wait to return to see more of this beautiful place.

Loved this place. There's so much to see. Plan very well. It takes at least an hour to get to your campsite in some places. If it says 4x4 only, trust you need a 4x4. There is no cell service in most of the park. If you plan on hiking get a good map, headlamps and water. The terrain is deceiving and you could easily get trapped in a place with no way out. It is definitely worth the time to go see this place. It's beautiful. Don't forget your poop bag!!

The River Road along the Rio Grande is a beautiful stretch of highway with views of the river and the mountains. Worth the drive. The park rangers who led the first day hike and the polar plunge were amazing.

I didn't realize Texas could be so beautiful. The views are spectacular and they have lots of trails to hike. The options for larger RVs are limited, but LaQuesta has 4 spots available.

Just a beautiful as Big Bend national park. don't miss it but do watch out for the Big Hill on hwy 170. VERY STEEP. make sure your vehicle has plenty of power and brakes, if you have not driven this hill before you may want to contact park rangers and get more details, I hear they have to rescue people from being stuck on this hill multiple times a year. I've done it in a kia soul and a vanderhall Venice. but i didn't attempt in my 2014 ram promaster ( v6 engine pulling a camper) i opted to rent the vanderhall from Terlingua jeep rentals. great for off road trails, i tried in my kia but it was really bumpy so i turned back.