This is possibly one of the better river access locations for birding. Walking cattle trails up and down the river either way a half mile or more is possible and many times productive. this is the eastern range for Gambel's Quail on the Rio Grande River. Also a good place to pick up Green Kingfisher and ducks using the river.

ducks, Green Kingfisher, Spotted Sandpiper, Black Phoebe, Verdin, sparrows in all seasons.

Big Bend Ranch State Park is a huge remote park featuring rugged mountains, steep canyons, amazing views, and solitude in a high desert setting. The park stretches along the Rio Grande in far west Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border.

In warm weather months, be prepared for extreme summer heat. Temperatures typically exceed 100 degrees by late morning and can reach as high as 130 degrees in the sun. They remain at dangerous levels even after sunset. Carry plenty of extra water on the trails, and stay off trails in the afternoon. 

The park has 238 miles of multi-use trails, 70 miles of unmaintained dirt roads in high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles. The scenic Camino del Rio (FM 170) along the  Rio Grande offers one of the most scenic drives in Texas and rivals if not exceeds Big Bend National Park.

All campsites (except backcountry) can be reached by vehicle. Some roads require four-wheel-drive or high clearance. Campsites offer solitude and great vistas; all (except backcountry) offer some camp amenities. Lodging is available at the Sauceda Bunkhouse.

The Big Bend Loop is a part of the Texas Parks and Wildlife's, Great Texas Wildlife Trails, Far West Texas Wildlife Trail.