Big Bend Ranch State Park offers outdoor recreation for the truly adventurous. This remote park features rugged mountains, steep canyons, amazing views, unparalleled night skies, and solitude in a high desert setting. The park stretches along the Rio Grande in far west Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Visitors can hike, mountain-bike, backpack, paddle, ride horses or explore by vehicle the park has two- and four-wheel-drive roads. The park has been designated an International Dark Sky Park learn more about stargazing here. This is Texas' biggest state park.

Campers can choose from drive-up or hike-in primitive sites, or equestrian sites. All sites 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.