Big Bend Ranch SP--Arenosa Campground area

Big Bend Ranch SP--Arenosa Campground area

Redford, Texas 79846

Big Bend Ranch State Park Official Website

Tips for Birding

This location barely has a river view at the access point. Vegetation is too thick to reach river any where at campground. The brush nearby can be maneuvered through with some productive passerine birding.

Birds of Interest

Black-throated Sparrow, Verdin, Hermit Thrush, Cactus Wren

About Big Bend Ranch State Park

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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.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Big Bend Ranch State Park Official Website and Dell Little

Last updated January 16, 2024