Croton Spring Primitive Roadside Campsites
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Croton Spring Primitive Roadside Campsites are located in Big Bend National Park, Texas, United States. These campsites are situated on a short, one-mile improved dirt road just nine miles west of the Panther Junction Visitor Center. The two campsites share a large cleared area at the end of the road, with good views of the Chisos Mountains and typical desert terrain.
Croton Spring Road is generally in good condition and accessible to all vehicles, but may become deeply rutted after rains. Beyond the campsite area, a gate restricts further vehicle access, but you can walk the eroded roadway into Croton Wash. There is no shade at the campsites and minimal groundcover nearby.
Javelina frequent the area, so it's important to secure all food in your vehicle, including coolers, as they can become aggressive around food. The campsites are adjacent to each other and share a parking area, making them suitable for larger groups by combining the two sites. Croton Spring is a reliable water source for wildlife, and Croton Peak and Slickrock Mountain are visible to the north.
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"We took a crew cab dually and 38’ trailer down there over Thanksgiving, the road was fine but I can see how it could become washed out in with enough rain. AT&T signal was spotty at best. Luckily we had good neighbors for the whole week since both sites are close together. People do come and go at the trail head but we didn’t have any issues being blocked in. I would say maybe 10 day hikers or so over the a busy week of Thanksgiving while we were there. I did bring a bicycle to ride down to the campsite before pulling the trailer in to see what I was up against and make sure I had enough room to maneuver. It’s only 1/2 a mile off the main road so you could definitely walk it. We would stay there again, only down side to us was no signal, I know you’re supposed to relax while camping and disconnect but it’s tough to plan the next day or figure out what the weather is going to do without these handy phones. We were in #1 with the camper and the blue tent is in site #2, #1 was a little more level and I would recommend #1 for a camper and #2 for a tent spot."
"Reserve both sites or else you will have very close neighbors. High clearance vehicle needed because the road is washed out some. I got just enough cell signal to make calls using Google Fi."
"Road and site 2 both really washed out. No longer suitable for a big rig. Sites are not private and are at an unmarked trailhead. Tonnes of day hikers some and go and block you in. No respect, no privacy. BBNP have not updated photos of site or road on website and do not mention that a trailhead is here and your back country experiance of solitude they describe wont be possible."
"Slept out all night beneath the desert stars, with a dream in our eyes and a prayer in our hearts."
"Remote location, beautiful scenery, ok for big rigs. No generators allowed at any time. Must reserve site at visitor center."
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